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- H.R.1554
H.R.1554: Christopher and Dana Reeve Quality of Life for Persons with Paralysis Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 12, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2006
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
89 (63 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Christopher and Dana Reeve Quality of Life for Persons with Paralysis Act - Permits the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to study the health challenges associated with paralysis and other physical disabilities and carry out projects and interventions to improve the quality of life and long-term health status of individuals with such conditions. Provides...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
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Mr. Barton (TX) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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On passage Passed without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| April 12, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Michael Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |