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To enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, and for other purposes. 10/15/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act – Title I: Paralysis Research - (Sec. 101) Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop mechanisms to coordinate NIH paralysis research and rehabilitation activities in order to further advance and avoid duplication of such activities. Authorizes the Director to make grants for the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for consortia in paralysis research. Requires the Director to designate each consortium funded as a Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Research Consortium. Authorizes such consortia to: (1) conduct basic, translational, and clinical paralysis research; [...] show full description
- 10/16/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 10/15/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1727.
- 10/15/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-378.
- 10/15/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
- 10/15/2007 - Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
show all actions- 10/16/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 10/15/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1727.
- 10/15/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-378.
- 10/15/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
- 10/15/2007 - Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/15/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11516-11519)
- 10/15/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11516-11517)
- 10/15/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/27/2007 - Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
- 09/27/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 09/27/2007 - Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 09/27/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 03/28/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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