To combat the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to report on prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (symptoms of withdrawal in a newborn). (An opioid is a drug with effects similar to opium, such as heroin or certain pain medications.) The report must include:
(Sec. 4) The Department of Health and Human Services must review its activities related to prenatal opioid use and neonatal abstinence syndrome and develop a strategy to address gaps in research and programs.
(Sec. 5) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must provide technical assistance to states to improve neonatal abstinence syndrome surveillance and make surveillance data publicly available.Became Public Law No: 114-91.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-244.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-244.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5798-5801)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1462.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5798-5799)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5798-5799)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5195)