S. 1858 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007
S. 1858 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 23, 2007, sponsored by Christopher Dodd with 21 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-204
What it does
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to award grants to eligible entities to: (1) provide screening, counseling, or health care services to newborns and children having or at risk for heritable disorders; (2) provide education…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Dodd (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2007
- Passed the HouseApr 8, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentApr 14, 2008
- Became lawApr 24, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-204. (Apr 24, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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