US HB5294 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-1)
Status: Engrossed on June 14 2018 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-14 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse; attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.

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Title

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-06-14SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2018-06-13HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2018-06-13HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)
2018-06-13HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.
2018-06-13HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
2018-06-13HouseMr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2018-06-12HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
2018-06-12HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.
2018-04-12HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2018-04-12HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-04-12HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
2018-03-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2018-03-15HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2018-03-15HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB6 (Related) 2018-10-24 - Became Public Law No: 115-271.
HR1099 (Similar To) 2018-09-28 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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