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- H.R.20
H.R.20: Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act or the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act - Title I: Research on Postpartum Conditions - (Sec. 101) Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue: (1) activities on postpartum depression; and (2) research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions. (Sec. 102)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-48.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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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.R. 20.
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At 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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 164).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |