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Wakefield Act

Introduced: May 23, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 9, 2008
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 8, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 8, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR H2027-2028)
Apr 8, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 162).(text: CR H2027-2028)
Apr 8, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2046-2047)
Apr 8, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 8, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2464.
Apr 8, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2027-2029)
Apr 8, 2008
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 8, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
Apr 8, 2008
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-568.
Mar 13, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 13, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 11, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 11, 2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 23, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 8, 2008 House · vote #162 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 390–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wakefield Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend by one year the length of time for which a grant may be awarded under the emergency medical services for children grant program, which allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states or schools of medicine to support projects to expand and improve emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care. Reauthorizes appropriations for such grant program for FY2009-FY2013.

Sets forth as the purpose of the program the reduction of child and youth morbidity and mortality by supporting improvements in the quality of all emergency medical care children receive.

Requires the Secretary to support emergency medical services for children by supporting projects that: (1) develop and present scientific evidence; (2) promote existing innovative technologies appropriate for the care of children; and (3) provide information on health outcomes and effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Directs that such program: (1) strive to enhance the pediatric capability of emergency medical service systems; and (2) be coordinated with all research, evaluations, and awards undertaken by the federal government related to emergency medical services for children.

What's happening now April 9, 2008

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12