A joint resolution designating the Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland as the "National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems".
Public Law 99-476 · H.J.Res. 210 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 16, 1986 · Health
Sponsor: Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD-3)
Cosponsors (21): Rep. Parren Mitchell, Rep. Marjorie Holt,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Designates the Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland as the Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Energy and Commerce Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Health and Environment Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 8 actions.
- Oct 16, 1986Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-476.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 8, 1986PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 3, 1986FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
- Sep 29, 1986FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Mar 28, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Health and Environment Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Mar 26, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.