HR 5294
115th Congress
House
Economics and Public Finance
Appalachian Regional Commission
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Economic development
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infrastructure development
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Worker safety and health
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018
Introduced: March 15, 2018
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)
Jun 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5115-5116)
Jun 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.
Jun 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
Jun 13, 2018
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
Jun 12, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.
Apr 12, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 12, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 12, 2018
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Mar 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Mar 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018
This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse.
Such projects and activities may include those that:
- facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse;
- initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse;
- attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and
- develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.