H.R.1462: Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced March 19, 2015
  • Latest Major Action July 14, 2016

Bill Cosponsors

99 (58 Democrats, 41 Republicans)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to report on prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (symptoms of withdrawal in a newborn). (An opioid is a drug with effects similar to opium, such as heroin or certain pain medications.)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 12 statements associated with H.R.1462.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.1462.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 14, 2016
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5195)
Sept. 9, 2015
Received in the Senate.
Sept. 8, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 8, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5798-5799)

Sept. 8, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1462.
Sept. 8, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5798-5801)
Sept. 8, 2015
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sept. 8, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Sept. 8, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-244.
July 29, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
July 29, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 23, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
July 23, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 19, 2015

Introduced in the House by Katherine Clark (D-Mass.)

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