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H.R.2861: Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (64 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 35 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act or PREEMIE Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand and coordinate NIH research on preterm labor and delivery, infant mortality, and low birthweight infants. Establishes the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and the Neonatal Research Units Network within NIH. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.) |