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Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act
Introduced: February 26, 2003
Introduced by:
Durbin, Richard J.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 26, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2841-2842)
Feb 26, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to organize a series of national meetings to develop a research plan for postpartum depression and psychosis.
Directs the Secretary 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 psychosis and their families.
Authorizes appropriations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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