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Debate on Bills: Health, Research, and Demographic Data

This document outlines the procedures in the U.S. House of Representatives for debating and voting on three significant bills. These bills cover collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity, establishing an agency for advanced health research, and reauthorizing mental health and substance use disorder programs. These changes could impact access to healthcare services and how societal data is collected.
Key points
Enabling the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain federal surveys, potentially leading to a better understanding of diverse community needs.
Establishing the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Health (ARPA-H), which could accelerate the development of new medical treatments and technologies.
Reauthorizing programs related to mental health and substance use disorders, potentially improving access to support for individuals in need.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-06-22
51%
For 214
Against 202
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1191
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-21
Voting date: 2022-06-22
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 280