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H.R. 717 (107th)

MD-CARE Act

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Introduced

14 February 2001

Last action

18 December 2001 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-84.

Sponsors

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Kerns, Brian D. [R-IN-7], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

21 April 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Childhood Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2001, or the DMD CARE Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to: (1) expand and intensify programs of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (the National Institutes) with respect to research and related activities concerning Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD); (2) award grants or contracts to public or nonprofit entities for at least three DMD research centers of excellence; and (3) provide for donation, collection, and preservation of tissues and genetic materials for such research. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Muscular Dystrophy Coordinating Committee to coordinate all Federal DMD health programs and activities. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to award grants and cooperative agreements for the collection, analysis, and reporting of DMD data. Requires the establishment through the CDC of at least three regional centers of excellence in DMD epidemiology. Directs the Secretary to establish a DMD education and information program.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 July 2001

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 July 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 July 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 September 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 5 September 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-195.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 September 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 107-195.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 September 2001

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 September 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 September 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 0 (Roll no. 349). (text: CR H5950-5957)

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 September 2001

    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: 383 - 0 (Roll no. 349).(text: CR H5950-5957)

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 September 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5955-5959)

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 September 2001

    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

  18. 24 September 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 717.

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 September 2001

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 25 September 2001

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 16 October 2001

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  22. 30 October 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 30 October 2001

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  24. 30 October 2001

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  25. 15 November 2001

    Reported

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11926; text of measure as reported in Senate with an amendment: CR S11926)

    Source: Floor

  26. 15 November 2001

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11926; text of measure as reported in Senate with an amendment: CR S11926)

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 November 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 29 November 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 29 November 2001

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8630; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8630)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 29 November 2001

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H8630; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8630)

    Source: NotUsed

  31. 29 November 2001

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Tauzin asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  33. 6 December 2001

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  34. 18 December 2001

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-84.

    Source: President

  35. 18 December 2001

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  36. 18 December 2001

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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