H.R. 5551Improving the Health of Children Act

1 recorded action234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Earl L. "Buddy" Carter [R-GA-01]
Cosponsors: 5 · 4 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Health
Committees: Energy and Commerce Committee, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Dec 9, 2021 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

IntroducedOct 12, 2021
Passed the HouseDec 8, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 5551 as passed House on Dec 8, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 418

House Dec 8, 2021

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Improving the Health of Children Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

405 Yea 20 Nay 8 not voting

Crossed both parties 20 of 425 voting members broke with their own party: 5 Democrats, 15 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members433 members

Democratic220 members

Republican213 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors5 · 4 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 5551 and vote against it. 4 signed when it was filed.

DHenry Cuellar [D-TX-28]Original2026 profile

DLori Trahan [D-MA-03]Original2026 profile

DG. K. Butterfield [D-NC-01]Original

RRichard Hudson [R-NC-08]Original2026 profile

DJason Crow [D-CO-06]Joined Nov 15, 20212026 profile

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H.R. 5551Improving the Health of Children Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 418

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 4 Democrats · 1 Republican

H.R. 5551Improving the Health of Children Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 418

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors5 · 4 Democrats · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on H.R. 55513 organizations

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