H.R. 3235: Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act of 2015

Introduced:

Jul 28, 2015

Status:

Referred to Committee on Jul 28, 2015

This bill was assigned to a congressional committee on July 28, 2015, which will consider it before possibly sending it on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Sponsor:

Katherine Clark

Representative for Massachusetts's 5th congressional district

Democrat

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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2015
Length: 5 pages

Prognosis:

3% chance of being enacted (details)

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Full Title

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to make grants to States for screening and treatment for maternal depression.

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History

Jul 28, 2015
 
Introduced

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Passed House

 
Passed Senate

 
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Cosponsors
76 cosponsors (59D, 17R) (show)
Committee Assignments
Health

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Related Bills

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S. 2311 (identical)

Referred to Committee
Last Action: Nov 19, 2015

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