Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 9, 1989)
Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Program for Tropical Medicine to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases originating in the tropics and to plan and coordinate governmental and non-governmental activities.
Requires the Program to be administered by a Director selected by the Secretary. Sets forth Program responsibilities of the Director and requires the Director to prepare a plan for the implementation of those responsibilities.
Establishes the National Committee on Tropical Medicine to advise the Director.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992.
What just happenedJun 1, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 1, 1989CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 9, 1989IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 9, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 9, 1989IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House