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Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

Introduced: April 27, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Oct 20, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8989)

May 13, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 27, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 27, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to expand and intensify research and related activities on postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Requires the Director of NIMH to conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, such conditions.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to establish, operate, and coordinate effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with such conditions and their families. Allows the Secretary to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.

What's happening now October 20, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8989)

Committees of jurisdiction 2