Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for further studies and accurate guidelines regarding the use of mammograms and other technology to screen women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 1997)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that studies are needed to further determine the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer through mammograms and other emerging technologies and that the House urges the Advisory Panel for the National Cancer Institute to: (1) consider reissuing a specified guideline rescinded in 1993; or (2) direct the public to consider guidelines issued by other organizations until there is more definitive data.
What just happenedFeb 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 1997
- Feb 14, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 11, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214-215)
- Feb 11, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House