H.R. 5897 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act
H.R. 5897 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 24, 2008, sponsored by John Barrow with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 24, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS Secretary) to: (1) establish and maintain a health registry for individuals exposed to formaldehyde in temporary housing units provided by the government when displaced by a major disaster that occurred between August 29, 2005, and January 1, 2008; (2) include in the registry information the Secretary of Health and Human Services (H…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Barrow (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 61 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 24, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 24, 2008)
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Committees
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