US Congress Senate Bill 3003 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-02-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through various federal agencies, to develop a national Shaken Baby Syndrome public health campaign. Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop a National Action Plan and effective strategies to increase awareness of opportunities to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome; and (2) coordinate the Plan and strategies with evidence-based strategies and efforts that support families with infants and other young children. Directs the Secretary to carry out communication, education, and training about Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, including efforts to communicate with the general public, such as by: (1) disseminating effective prevention practices and techniques to parents and caregivers; (2) producing evidence-based educational and information materials; and (3) carrying out training. Requires the Secretary to work to ensure that the parents and caregivers of children are connected to effective supports through the coordination of existing programs and networks or the establishment of new programs. Establishes a Shaken Baby Awareness Advisory Council to develop recommendations: (1) regarding the National Action Plan and effective strategies; and (2) related to support services for families and caregivers of young children. Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a study on the collection of data related to Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Act of 2010

Sen. Evan Bayh [D-IN]	Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]	Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS]	Sen. Christopher Dodd [D-CT]
Sen. Tim Johnson [D-SD]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-02-04		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2010-02-04		Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S495)

HB4642 (Same As) 2010-02-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3003/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s3003/BILLS-111s3003is.pdf