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H.R. 2464 (110th)

Wakefield Act

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Introduced

23 May 2007

Last action

9 April 2008 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-4], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], PETER KING, Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], GENE GREEN, Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6], Diana DeGette, Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], WM. CLAY, Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Tim Murphy, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], David Reichert, DAVID PRICE, Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rob Bishop, Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Carol Shea-Porter, Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], RON KIND, Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Kathy Castor, FRED UPTON, Michael Burgess, Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], MIKE DOYLE

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Wakefield Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend by one year the length of time for which a grant may be awarded under the emergency medical services for children grant program, which allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states or schools of medicine to support projects to expand and improve emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care. Sets forth as the purpose of the program the reduction of child and youth morbidity and mortality by supporting improvements in the quality of all emergency medical care children receive. Requires the Secretary to support emergency medical services for children by supporting projects that: (1) develop and present scientific evidence; (2) promote existing innovative technologies appropriate for the care of children; and (3) provide information on health outcomes and effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Directs that such program: (1) strive to enhance the pediatric capability of emergency medical service systems; and (2) be coordinated with all research, evaluations, and awards undertaken by the federal government related to emergency medical services for children.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  3. 23 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 March 2008

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 March 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 March 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 March 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 8 April 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 April 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR H2027-2028)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 April 2008

    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): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 162).(text: CR H2027-2028)

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 April 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2027-2029)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 April 2008

    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

  14. 8 April 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2464.

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 April 2008

    Floor

    Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 April 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.

    Source: Calendars

  17. 8 April 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-568.

    Source: Committee

  18. 8 April 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-568.

    Source: Committee

  19. 9 April 2008

    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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