S. 1535 — Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

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Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to organize a series of national meetings to develop a research plan for postpartum depression and psychosis.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to provide for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with postpartum depression or psychosis and their families.

Authorizes appropriations.

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2001-10-11
Introduced in Senate
2001-10-11
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10648-10649)
2001-10-11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

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