H.R. 2161 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
CAMRA Act
H.R. 2161 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 23, 2021, sponsored by Jamie Raskin with 93 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 93
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Children and Media Research Advancement Act or the CAMRA Act This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to fund research regarding the effects of media on infants, children, and adolescents. Such research must examine the impact of media (e.g., social media, television, video games) on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 91 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2021)
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- H.R. 189: John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Revitalization Act of 2021
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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