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H.RES.163: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to postpartum depression.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 6, 1999
- Latest Major Action Oct. 10, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (37 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding postpartum depression, including recommending that: (1) all hospitals and clinics provide departing new mothers, fathers, and family members with complete information about its symptoms, methods of coping, and treatment resources; and (2) the National Institutes of Health undertake additional research on postpartum psychiatric illnesses.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 163.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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May 6, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) |