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HR 5551 117th Congress House Health Birth defects Blood and blood diseases Child care and development Child health Disability and paralysis Health programs administration and funding Hereditary and development disorders Medical research Research administration and funding

Improving the Health of Children Act

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 20 (Roll no. 418). (text: CR H7516-7517)
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537-7538)
Dec 8, 2021
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.
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5551.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7516-7518)
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Dec 8, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-209.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 4, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 8, 2021 House · vote #418 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 405–20 See who voted →
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Improving the Health of Children Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The center carries out activities to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including infants with birth defects, children with developmental disabilities, and individuals of all ages with disabilities or blood disorders.

What's happening now December 9, 2021

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

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 1
D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Nov 15, 2021
Butterfield, G. K.
· Oct 12, 2021
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Oct 12, 2021
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Oct 12, 2021
 D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Oct 12, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5551: Improving the Health of Children Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5551/
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"H.R. 5551: Improving the Health of Children Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5551/.
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