Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1998
This bill became law
What it does
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What just happenedApr 21, 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-168.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in HouseJun 17, 1997
- Engrossed in SenateJun 12, 1997
- Introduced in SenateMar 11, 1997
- Public LawApr 21, 1998
- Apr 21, 1998PresidentE40000
Became Public Law No: 105-168.
- Apr 21, 1998BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 105-168.
- Apr 21, 1998PresidentE30000
Signed by President.
- Apr 21, 1998BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Apr 17, 1998FloorE20000
Presented to President.
- Apr 17, 1998President28000
Presented to President.
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 42).
- Mar 10, 1998Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 42).
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business.
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH37220
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H920-925)
- Mar 10, 1998FloorH30300
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 14, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 17, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 16, 1997FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Jun 16, 1997Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jun 16, 1997FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Jun 12, 1997Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jun 12, 1997Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jun 12, 1997Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S5584-5589)
- Jun 12, 1997Discharge
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 12, 1997Committee14500
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 11, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2129-2131)
- Mar 11, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate