About the bill
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 types of screening varies across states. It also established grant programs to coordinate follow-up care, after newborn screening is conducted. The legislation also reauthorized programs under part A of title XI of the Public Health Service Act. In his introductory remarks, Senator Chris Dodd stated that the legislation "protect[s] the most vulnerable members of our society: newborn infants." Newborn Screening is a proven life saving and effective public health tool used to …
Sponsor and status
110th Congress (2007–2009)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Apr 24, 2008
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on April 24, 2008.
21 Cosponsors (15 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent)
Position statements
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 3825: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008
Ordered Reported on Mar 13, 2008. 96% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Aug 1, 2002
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2890 (107th). |
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May 15, 2003
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1068 (108th). |
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Apr 27, 2006
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2663 (109th). |
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Jul 23, 2007
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Introduced
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Nov 14, 2007
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Ordered Reported
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Dec 13, 2007
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Passed Senate (House next)
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. |
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Apr 8, 2008
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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. |
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Apr 24, 2008
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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S. 1858 (110th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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