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Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

Introduced: June 28, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 28, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of NIH and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis and their families. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 16, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2