HR Bill 670 Think Differently Database Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-01-31

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

Alternative Names

Think Differently Database Act

Think Differently Database Act

To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Think Differently Database Act

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Government information and archives

Health care coverage and access

Health promotion and preventive care

Hereditary and development disorders

Internet, web applications, social media

Medicaid

Mental health

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]

Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]

Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Think Differently Database Act

10/5/2024, 8:05 AM

Think Differently Database Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their c...

Congress
118

Number
HR - 670

Introduced on
2023-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Think Differently Database Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their c...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Mental health

Comments

APPROVED
GS
Garrett Sharpe
This bill is a joke. It's gonna mess with my privacy. Did you know it requires the collection of personal info without consent?

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/13/2023

Think Differently Database Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their c...


Latest Action9/18/2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.