An Act to extend the programs of assistance under title X and part B of title XI of the Public Health Service Act.
Public Law 95-613 · S. 2522 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 8, 1978 · Health
Sponsor: Sen. Alan Cranston (D-CA)
Cosponsors (4): Sen. Harrison Williams, Sen. Jacob Javits,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(Measure passed House, amended (inserted certain provisions of H.R. 12370))
Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for: (1) project grants and contracts for family planning services; and (2) sudden infant death syndrome programs.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Nov 8, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-613.
- Oct 30, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 15, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Oct 14, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments.
- Oct 13, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended (inserted certain provisions of H.R. 12370).
- Jun 7, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- May 15, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Feb 9, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.