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H.R.5197: ALTO Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (10 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - June 13, 2018
- Engrossed in House - June 12, 2018
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2018
Bill Summary
Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a three-year demonstration program awarding grants to hospitals and emergency departments to develop, implement, enhance, or study alternative pain management protocols and treatments that promote limited use of opioids in emergency departments.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 13, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 12, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| June 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| June 12, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5067-5068) |
| June 12, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5067-5069)
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| June 12, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 12, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5197.
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| June 12, 2018 |
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| May 9, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 9, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 25, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| April 25, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 9, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 7, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) |