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H.R. 20 (111th)

Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

31 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act or the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act - Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue: (1) activities on postpartum depression; and (2) research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health may conduct a nationally representative longitudinal study of the relative mental health consequences for women of resolving a pregnancy in various ways. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with a postpartum condition and their families. Directs the Secretary to ensure that such projects provide education and services with respect to the diagnosis and management of postpartum conditions. Authorizes such projects to include: (1) delivering or enhancing outpatient home-based health and support services; and (2) providing education to new mothers and their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment. Sets forth grant requirements. Directs the Secretary to study the benefits of screening for postpartum conditions. Prohibits the Secretary from utilizing amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out activities or programs that are duplicative of activities or programs that are already being carried out through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 January 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 March 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 March 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 March 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 March 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 23 March 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-48.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 March 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-48.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 March 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 March 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR H4081-4082)

    Source: Floor

  13. 30 March 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 164).(text: CR H4081-4082)

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 March 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4081-4084)

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 March 2009

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 March 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 20.

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 March 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 31 March 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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