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S. 252 (113th)

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act

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Introduced

7 February 2013

Last action

27 November 2013 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 113-55.

Sponsors

Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act or PREEMIE Reauthorization Act - Amends the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act to revise and reauthorize requirements for research on prematurity and preterm births. Requires the Director of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth to give preference in awarding grants to an eligible entity that proposes to use the grant funds to develop plans for, or to establish, telehealth networks that provide prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies. Revises and reauthorizes through FY2017 the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct demonstration projects related to preterm births. Repeals establishment of the Interagency Coordinating Council on Prematurity and Low Birthweight. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality. Directs the Advisory Committee (or an existing advisory committee designated by the Secretary) to develop, and periodically review and revise, a plan for conducting and supporting research, education, and programs on preterm birth through HHS. Requires the Secretary to designate an appropriate agency within HHS to coordinate existing studies and report to the Secretary and Congress on hospital readmissions of preterm infants.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2013

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 February 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 13.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 14 February 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 February 2013

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 September 2013

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6900-6901)

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 September 2013

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(text: CR 9/24/2013 S6900-6901)

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 September 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 26 September 2013

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 September 2013

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 September 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  13. 12 November 2013

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 November 2013

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6963)

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 November 2013

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6963)

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 November 2013

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 252.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 November 2013

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6961-6967)

    Source: Floor

  18. 12 November 2013

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 November 2013

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  20. 14 November 2013

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate bill by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8069)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 14 November 2013

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate bill by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8069)

    Source: NotUsed

  22. 18 November 2013

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 November 2013

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 21 November 2013

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  25. 27 November 2013

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 113-55.

    Source: President

  26. 27 November 2013

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  27. 27 November 2013

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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