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H.R.5294

H.R.5294: Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced March 15, 2018
Latest Major Action June 14, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Lou Barletta (R-Pa.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 14, 2018
Engrossed in House - June 13, 2018
Reported in House - June 12, 2018
Introduced in House - March 15, 2018

Bill Summary

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 16 statements associated with H.R.5294.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 14, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 13, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 13, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)
June 13, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.
June 13, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
June 13, 2018	Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
June 12, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
June 12, 2018	Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.
April 12, 2018	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
April 12, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 12, 2018	Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
March 16, 2018	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
March 15, 2018	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
March 15, 2018	Introduced in the House by Lou Barletta (R-Pa.)

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