H.R.6983 - Federal Government

To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, and for other purposes.  

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  • Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
    09/23/2008
  • Considered under suspension of the rules.
    09/23/2008
  • DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6983.
    09/23/2008
  • 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.
    09/23/2008
  • Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8657-8658)
    09/23/2008
  • On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 47 (Roll no. 625). (text: H8614-8618)
    09/23/2008
  • Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    09/23/2008
  • Received in the Senate.
    09/23/2008
  • Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8614-8625)
    09/23/2008
  • Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    09/22/2008
  • Referred to House Energy and Commerce
    09/22/2008
  • Referred to House Education and Labor
    09/22/2008
  • Referred to House Ways and Means
    09/22/2008
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