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H.R.2271

H.R.2271: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced April 10, 2019
Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)

Bill Cosponsors

73 (63 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Sept. 22, 2020
Engrossed in House - Sept. 21, 2020
Reported in House - Sept. 21, 2020
Introduced in House - April 10, 2019

Bill Summary

Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, including through grants and by improving the quality of data pertaining to such deaths. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national organizations, governmental health departments, and other entities to provide grief counseling and other...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 22, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 21, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4621)
Sept. 21, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4620-4623)
Sept. 21, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 21, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 21, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.
Sept. 21, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 21, 2020	Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 21, 2020	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Sept. 21, 2020	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-524.
July 15, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 15, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 11, 2020	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 11, 2020	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jan. 8, 2020	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 11, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 10, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 10, 2019	Introduced in the House by Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)

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