S. 799 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
S. 799 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2015, sponsored by Mitch McConnell with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-91
What it does
Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review its activities related to prenatal opioid use, including neonatal abstinence syndrome, and develop a strategy to address gaps in research and gaps and overlap in programs. (An opioid is a drug with effects similar to opium, such as heroin or certain pain medications.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 22, 2015
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2015
- Became lawNov 25, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-91. (Nov 25, 2015)
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- H.R. 2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
- S. 971: Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 984: Steve Gleason Act of 2015
- 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. 599: Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
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- H.R. 2820: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2015
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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