Bill or resolution detail
HR 5551
Improving the Health of Children Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Deterministic classification
Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Effective May 28, 2025Entity 117-hr-5551
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jason Crow | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Lori Trahan | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Richard Hudson | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
CompleteThis section satisfies its canonical contract.18 records · synchronized Dec 9, 2021, 12:00 AM
Dec 9, 2021 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
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): 405 - 20 (Roll no. 418).(text: CR H7516-7517)
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5551.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-209.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537-7538)
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
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.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
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)
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Dec 8, 2021 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7516-7518)
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Nov 17, 2021 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Nov 17, 2021 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Nov 4, 2021 · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Nov 4, 2021 · Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Oct 13, 2021 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct 12, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Oct 12, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committeehsif00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committeesshr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.