H.R. 846 — Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

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Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of NIH and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services 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 postpartum psychosis and their families. Authorizes appropriations.

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2003-02-13
Introduced in House
2003-02-13
Introduced in House
2003-02-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254-255)
2003-02-13
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2003-02-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

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