S. 707 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
PREEMIE Act
S. 707 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 5, 2005, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 5, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-450
What it does
Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act or the PREEMIE Act - (Sec. 3) Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) expand and coordinate CDC activities on preterm labor and delivery and infant mortality; (2) conduct ongoing epidemiological stu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 17 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 5, 2005
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-450. (Dec 22, 2006)
Other Health bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1812: Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
- S. 45: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug…
- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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