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Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act

Public Law 117-244 · H.R. 1193 · 117th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Joe Biden (D) on Dec 20, 2022 · Health

Sponsor: Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-6)

Cosponsors (183): Rep. Kathleen Rice,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act

This act addresses research, education, and awareness concerning valvular heart disease and its treatment. This disease is caused by damage to or disease affecting any valve that controls blood flow in the heart.

The National Institutes of Health may conduct or support research on the disease in consultation with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NHLBI must also conduct a workshop on mitral valve prolapse, which occurs when the valve between the chambers of the left side of the heart seals improperly.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must develop best practices to treat valvular heart disease. HHS may also carry out other projects to increase education and awareness of the disease.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 1133Related bill

    Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 32 actions.

  1. Dec 20, 2022Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 117-244.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 16, 2022FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 5, 2022Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Pallone moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1193.
  8. FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  9. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. Dec 1, 2022FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  11. FloorFloor · The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
  12. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  13. Jul 12, 2022CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  15. Jun 14, 2022CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  16. May 25, 2022CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  17. Dec 9, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate.
  18. Dec 8, 2021FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  19. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  21. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1193.
  22. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  23. FloorFloor · Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  24. CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-212.
  26. Nov 17, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  27. CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  28. Nov 4, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  29. CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  30. Feb 23, 2021CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 6504SenateSen. Mitch McConnellR-KY· offered Dec 1, 2022Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Dec 1, 2022: Amendment SA 6504 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Amendments offered to this bill in either chamber, as the Library of Congress records them: each with a status read from its last recorded step: agreed to, rejected, withdrawn, ruled out of order, fell with another amendment, or offered with no vote recorded (most Senate amendments are only ever offered). The wording of each amendment is the source’s. Amendments to amendments and amendments to other bills are not listed.

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.