S. 144 · 117th Congress

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act

Introduced on Feb 1, 2021 by Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). 2 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 117-161.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-161
Introduced
Feb 1, 2021
Cosponsors
2
0 from the other party
Policy area
Native Americans
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • California
  • Child health
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Land transfers
  • Minority health
  • Roads and highways

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jul 29, 2022). Public domain.

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act

This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service (IHS) to purchase certain private land in Hemet, California, at fair market value and then construct a paved road on that land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The IHS shall maintain the road or enter an agreement with Riverside County, California, to maintain the road.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Dianne FeinsteinD-CASponsor

Democrats · 2

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Jul 19, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 379–41

History

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  1. Feb 1, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 1, 2021 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S213)
  3. Mar 10, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Mar 24, 2021Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-5.
  5. Mar 24, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 117-5.
  6. Mar 24, 2021 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.
  7. May 26, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3489; text: CR S3489)
  8. May 26, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3489; text: CR S3489)
  9. May 27, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. May 28, 2021 · HouseReceived in the House.
  11. May 28, 2021 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  12. Jul 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  13. Jul 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6686-6687)
  14. Jul 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 144.
  15. Jul 18, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  16. Jul 19, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6865)
  17. Jul 19, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 41 (Roll no. 375).House · Roll call 375
  18. Jul 19, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 41 (Roll no. 375). (text: 7/18/2022 CR H6686-6687)House · Roll call 375
  19. Jul 19, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jul 27, 2022Presented to President.
  21. Jul 27, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  22. Jul 29, 2022Signed by President.
  23. Jul 29, 2022Signed by President.
  24. Jul 29, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-161.
  25. Jul 29, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-161.

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