Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 28, 1981)
Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of cancer detection and treatment among minorities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1985.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out specified cancer demonstration projects during fiscal year 1983. Includes some of these projects under Medicaid coverage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year.
Directs the Secretary to recruit minority health and medical students for training to provide cancer treatment among minorities.
What just happenedOct 30, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 30, 1981CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Oct 28, 1981IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 28, 1981IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 28, 1981IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House