National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 5, 1992)
National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require expansion, intensification, and coordination of research conducted or supported by the National Cancer Institute on: (1) breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other cancers of the reproductive system of women, including operating at least six research and demonstration centers on breast cancer; and (2) prostate cancer, including operating at least six research and demonstration centers on prostate cancer.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions relating to the Institute, including the provisions enacted by this Act.
Removes provisions authorizing appropriations for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Mandates a study to determine the factors contributing to the elevated breast cancer rates in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedJun 19, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 19, 1992CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 5, 1992IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 5, 1992IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 5, 1992IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House