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. |
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 Commerce09/22/2008
Referred to House Education and Labor09/22/2008
Referred to House Ways and Means09/22/2008


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