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PUB 105-168

Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-168.

Originating Bill

Sponsors

Timeline

Apr 21, 1998

Signed by President.

Apr 21, 1998

Signed by President.

Apr 21, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-168.

Apr 21, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-168.

Apr 17, 1998

Presented to President.

Apr 17, 1998

Presented to President.

Mar 10, 1998

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 10, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H920-925)

Mar 10, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Mar 10, 1998

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mar 10, 1998

Considered as unfinished business.

Mar 10, 1998

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 42).

Mar 10, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 42).

Mar 10, 1998

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

Jul 14, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Jun 17, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

Jun 16, 1997

Received in the House.

Jun 16, 1997

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 16, 1997

Held at the desk.

Jun 12, 1997

Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 12, 1997

Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 12, 1997

Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S5584-5589)

Jun 12, 1997

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Jun 12, 1997

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Mar 11, 1997

Introduced in Senate

Mar 11, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2129-2131)

Mar 11, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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