S-2834 : Became Public Law

Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2021

This bill directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish and biennially update a list of all rehabilitation innovation centers. The bill defines rehabilitation innovation centers as rehabilitation facilities that (1) hold specified federal research and training designations for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury research, and (2) serve at least a certain number of Medicare patients.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-01-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-341.Library of Congress
2023-01-05PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-12-28FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-12-21VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 19 (Roll no. 535). (text: CR H9934)House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9977-9978)House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2834.House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9934-9936)House floor actions
2022-12-21FloorMr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-12-12FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-12-12FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-12-09FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-12-08FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7083)Senate
2022-12-08FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7083)Senate
2022-12-08DischargeSenate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2021-09-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6676-6677)Senate
2021-09-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Medical research
  • Medicare
  • Neurological disorders

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