Bills About Health Sponsored by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

Rep. Smith sponsored 63 bills about health in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Feb. 14, 2020 H.RES.860 Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis and supporting the recognition of February 2020 as "American Heart Month". 5
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 27, 2019 H.RES.605 Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month". 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 7, 2019 H.R.1058 To reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to autism, and for other purposes. 173
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-60.
June 26, 2019 H.R.3520 To reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 3, 2019 H.R.3073 To provide assistance to combat the escalating burden of Lyme disease and other tick and vector-borne diseases and disorders. 60
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 28, 2019 H.RES.167 Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2019 as "American Heart Month". 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 17, 2019 H.R.20 To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 162
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan. 28, 2019 H.R.826 To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases, including Ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 3, 2019 H.R.220 To provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and for other purposes. 21
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2018 H.R.5900 To provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and for other purposes. 12
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 18, 2018 H.R.5878 To provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 27, 2018 H.RES.752 Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and recognizing February 2018 as "American Heart Month". 8
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 7, 2017 H.R.1415 To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases, including Ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 10
Bipartisan
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
April 15, 2015 H.R.1797 To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases, including Ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 13
Bipartisan
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
June 18, 2015 H.R.2820 To reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other purposes. 22
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 114-104.
July 28, 2015 H.R.3243 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify waiver authority regarding programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE programs). 25
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 13, 2015 H.R.2313 To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of hydrocephalus, and for other purposes. 12
Bipartisan
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E782)
March 24, 2015 H.R.1559 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of an initial comprehensive care plan for Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and for other purposes. 310
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 2, 2015 H.R.665 To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 12
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 9, 2014 H.R.4631 To reauthorize certain provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to autism, and for other purposes. 86
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 113-157.
June 11, 2014 H.R.4847 To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated domestic and international efforts. 5
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 1, 2014 H.R.4543 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to apply CMMI waiver authority to PACE programs in order to foster innovations in such programs, and for other purposes. 9
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 14, 2013 H.R.7 To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. 171
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Oct. 9, 2013 H.R.3279 To amend section 1303(b)(3) of Public Law 111-148 concerning the notice requirements regarding the extent of health plan coverage of abortion and abortion premium surcharges. 141
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 21, 2013 H.R.1390 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals. 9
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 12, 2013 H.R.610 To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 15
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 12, 2013 H.R.611 To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 21
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 26, 2011 H.R.2005 To reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006. 100
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 112-32.
July 15, 2011 H.R.2557 To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 30
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 26, 2011 H.R.2006 To establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorders Initiative, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 26, 2011 H.R.2007 To establish programs to provide services to individuals with autism and the families of such individuals, and to increase public education and awareness of autism, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 13, 2011 H.R.1897 To amend the Public Health Service Act to require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people living with Alzheimer's disease. 135
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 20, 2011 H.R.3 To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes. 227
Bipartisan
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
April 15, 2011 H.R.1656 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to urban Medicare-dependent hospitals. 15
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 28, 2010 H.RES.1664 Supporting the goals and ideals of Spina Bifida Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of increasing access to health care for individuals with disabilities, including those with Spina Bifida, and raising awareness of the need for health care facilities and examination rooms to be accessible for individuals with disabilities. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug. 10, 2010 H.R.6083 To amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
July 29, 2010 H.R.5939 To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes. 186
Bipartisan
Referred to House Ways and Means
May 11, 2010 H.R.5276 To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. 89
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1179 To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 97
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug. 3, 2007 H.R.3442 To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. 120
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 31, 2007 H.R.741 To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 116
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 19, 2006 H.R.6099 To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. 120
Bipartisan
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 162 (Roll no. 526).
May 23, 2005 H.R.2520 To provide for the collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research, and to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. 78
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 109-129.
July 26, 2005 H.R.3427 To provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, treatment, and research activities related to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 83
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 14, 2005 H.R.2877 To provide for the expansion and intensification of efforts for prevention, education, and research activities with respect to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, including the establishment of a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 10, 2005 H.R.1262 To amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention. 63
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Feb. 2, 2005 H.R.596 To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research using such cells. 49
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 25, 2005 H.R.356 To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. 142
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2004 H.R.4420 To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child. 115
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 24, 2003 H.R.2852 To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research using such cells. 35
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 13, 2002 H.R.4939 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transfer of payment to the Department of Veterans Affairs for outpatient care furnished to Medicare-eligible veterans by the Department. 21
Bipartisan
Committee Hearings Held.
April 25, 2002 H.RES.400 Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them. 25
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 29, 2001 H.R.3176 To provide for the development of protocols for uniform national responses to public health emergencies involving dangerous biological agents or dangerous chemicals. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 7, 2001 H.R.2096 To provide for a National Stem Cell Donor Bank regarding qualifying human stem cells, and for the conduct and support of research using such cells. 70
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 27, 2001 H.R.1254 To establish a program to provide for a reduction in the incidence and prevalence of Lyme disease. 63
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 29, 2001 H.CON.RES.91 Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for them. 26
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 7, 1998 H.R.4725 To provide surveillance and research to better understand the prevalence and pattern of autism and other pervasive developmental disabilities so that effective treatment and prevention strategies can be implemented. 0
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 5, 1998 H.R.3795 To establish a program to provide for a reduction in the incidence and prevalence of Lyme disease. 30
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov. 8, 1997 H.R.2968 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take no further action on proposed regulation relating to the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers. 26
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Oct. 9, 1997 H.R.2671 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure payment for ultrasonic nebulizers as items of durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program. 16
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
April 17, 1997 H.R.1398 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a program for research and training with respect to Parkinson's disease. 42
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 22, 1996 H.R.3514 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for programs of research regarding Parkinson's disease, and for other purposes. 28
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Aug. 3, 1993 H.R.2850 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an additional payment under part A of the medicare program for the operating costs of inpatient hospital services of hospitals with a high proportion of patients who are medicare beneficiaries. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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