S. 1858 (110^th): Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007

Introduced:

Jul 23, 2007
110^th Congress, 2007–2009

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Apr 24, 2008

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on April 24, 2008.

Law:

Pub.L. 110-204

Sponsor:

Christopher Dodd

Senator from Connecticut

Democrat

Text:

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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2008
Length: 8 pages

About the bill

Full Title

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted, to reauthorize programs under part A of title XI of such Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

President George W. Bush signed the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 (Pub.L.110-204) (NBSSLA) into law on April 24, 2008, a day before DNA Day. The Act amended the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs concerning newborn screening education and outreach, as parents are often unaware that newborn screening takes place and the number and ...

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History

Aug 1, 2002		Earlier Version — Introduced This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2890 (107th).
May 15, 2003		Earlier Version — Introduced This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1068 (108th).
Apr 27, 2006		Earlier Version — Introduced This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2663 (109th).
Jul 23, 2007		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Nov 14, 2007		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text » See Changes »
Dec 13, 2007		Passed Senate The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. Read Text » See Changes »
Apr 8, 2008		Passed House The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. Read Text » See Changes »
Apr 24, 2008		Enacted — Signed by the President The President signed the bill and it became law.

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