VoterlyH.R. 5551: Improving the Health of Children Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Georgia · In committee
What this bill does
Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The center carries out activities to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including infants with birth defects, children with developmental disabilities, and individuals of all ages with disabilities or blood disorders.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-10-12
- Policy area Health
- Cosponsors 5
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] introduced H.R. 5551. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 5551? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 5551 do?
Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes…
Who sponsored H.R. 5551?
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R) of Georgia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 5551?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 5551 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.