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Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Amendments of 2000

Introduced: July 1, 1999 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 33 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 5, 2000
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 4, 2000
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2418.
Apr 4, 2000
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2418.
Apr 4, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2000
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 275 - 147 (Roll no. 101).
Apr 4, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 275 - 147 (Roll no. 101).
Apr 4, 2000
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H1697)
Apr 4, 2000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 4, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Scarborough amendment.
Apr 4, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Barrett (WI) amendment.
Apr 4, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with the votes on amendments debated earlier.
Apr 4, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the LaHood amendment.
Apr 4, 2000
POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Luther amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced that by voice vote, the ayes had prevailed. A recorded vote was demanded and pursuant to H. Res. 454, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed until later in the legislative day.
Apr 4, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luther amendment.
Apr 4, 2000
POSTPONED VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced that by voice vote, the ayes had prevailed. A recorded vote was demanded and pursuant to H. Res. 454, further proceedings on the amendment were postponed until later in the legislative day.
Apr 4, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 454, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment.
Apr 4, 2000
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2418.
Apr 4, 2000
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 4, 2000
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 454 and Rule XXIII.
Apr 4, 2000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2418 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Commerce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Apr 4, 2000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454. (consideration: CR H1686-1722)
Apr 4, 2000
Rule H. Res. 454 passed House.
Apr 3, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 454 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2418 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Commerce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 1, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
Nov 1, 1999
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-429.
Oct 13, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jul 1, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jul 1, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1468)
Jul 1, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 4, 2000 House · vote #101 On Passage Passed 275147 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Amendments of 1999 - Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the generous contribution made by each living individual who has donated an organ to save a life; and (2) acknowledges the advances in medical technology that have enabled organ transplantation with organs donated by living individuals to become a viable treatment option for an increasing number of patients.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend programs relating to organ procurement and transplantation, among other changes requiring the Organ Procurement and Transportation Network to: (1) carry out studies and demonstration projects to improve procedures for organ procurement and allocation; and (2) develop a peer review system to assure that members of the Network comply with appropriate medical and other specified criteria.

Mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish additional procedures for providing oversight of, and public accountability for, operation of the Network.

Authorizes the Secretary to award grants or contracts for: (1) payment of travel and subsistence expenses incurred toward living organ donation; and (2) studies and demonstration projects.

Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to educate the public about organ donation.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 5, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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