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H.R. 2380 (107th)

Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act

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Introduced

28 June 2001

Last action

16 July 2001 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25], ELIOT ENGEL, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Sanford Bishop, Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Anna Eshoo, Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rosa DeLauro, Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], ALCEE HASTINGS, GENE GREEN, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Melanie 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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Timeline

  1. 28 June 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 July 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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