H.R. 20 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act
H.R. 20 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Bobby L. Rush with 130 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Title I: Research on Postpartum Depression and Psychosis - (Sec. 101) Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to continue aggressive work on postpartum depression and other postpartum psychosis.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby L. Rush (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 116 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 15, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Oct 16, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 15, 2007 · Passed382–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research Care ActHouse · Oct 15, 2007
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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