House Bill 6931
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6931
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC).
Among other things, the bill establishes grant programs to:
- promote comprehensive death scene investigations and autopsies relating to SUID and SUDC;
- improve infant and child death review programs; and
- promote education, outreach, and support services relating to SUID and SUDC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must also study the use of genetic analysis and publish specified data regarding SUID and SUDC.
September 27, 2018
09/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:28 PM