H.R. 3865 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Cradle Act
H.R. 3865 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Oct 29, 2015, sponsored by Evan H. Jenkins with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 29, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Cradle Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow for alternative certification requirements for a residential pediatric recovery center to participate in a state Medicaid program. A "residential pediatric recovery center" is a facility that treats infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), which is caused by exposure to opioids before birth.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Evan H. Jenkins (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 29, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 30, 2015)
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- H.R. 876: NOTICE Act
- S. 139: Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
- H.R. 1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
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- S. 799: Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
- S. 599: Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
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