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Bill106th CongressFiled Jul 15, 1999Health
H.R. 2538

Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 15, 1999)

Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a program, directly or through grants or contracts, for professional and public education and training, research, and epidemiological activities regarding folic acid and birth defects. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedJul 30, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
169 cosponsors116 D52 R1 I
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  1. Jul 30, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Jul 22, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)

  3. Jul 21, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1618-1619)

  4. Jul 15, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Jul 15, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. Jul 15, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House