H.R.594: Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Feb. 8, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2014

Bill Cosponsors

115 (69 Democrats, 46 Republicans)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 24, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the muscular dystrophy research program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Expands the range of forms of muscular dystrophy included within the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 6 statements associated with H.R.594.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.594.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 26, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-166.

Sept. 26, 2014

Signed by President.

Sept. 23, 2014
Presented to President.
Sept. 19, 2014
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 18, 2014

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5862)

Aug. 1, 2014
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
July 29, 2014
Received in the Senate.
July 28, 2014
The Speaker announced the title of H.R. 594 was amended in the form at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
July 28, 2014
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
July 28, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 28, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6933)

July 28, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 594.
July 28, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6933-6935)
July 28, 2014
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 24, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
July 24, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-556.
July 15, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 15, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 14, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 19, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
June 19, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb. 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 8, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 8, 2013

Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

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