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HR5551
Improving the Health of Children Act

1
Roll Calls
278
Yea (latest vote)
14
Nay (latest vote)
House
2021-12-08 – 2021-12-08

About HR5551

Improving the Health of Children Act

Policy Area: Health

Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA)

Latest Action (2021-12-09): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summary

Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The center carries out activities to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including infants with birth defects, children with developmental disabilities, and individuals of all ages with disabilities or blood disorders.

Subjects: Birth defects, Blood and blood diseases, Child care and development, Child health, Disability and paralysis, Health programs administration and funding, Hereditary and development disorders, Medical research

Who Voted How on HR5551

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Vote Breakdown — HR5551

How members voted on HR5551. 294 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
André Carson (D-Indiana) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Judy Chu (D-California) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) 2021-12-08 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR5551?

HR5551 is the Improving the Health of Children Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA). Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.

Who sponsored HR5551?

HR5551 was sponsored by Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR5551?

As of 2021-12-09, HR5551 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions..

How did Congress vote on HR5551?

HR5551 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2021-12-08 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR5551 cover?

HR5551 is categorized under "Health." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-health/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR5551?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.