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Bill98th CongressFiled Apr 26, 1984Health
H.R. 5538

Preventive Health Amendments of 1984

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 1, 1984)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #427 (368-18))

Preventive Health Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for: (1) childhood immunization; (2) tuberculosis prevention; (3) sexually transmitted disease (presently venereal disease) prevention, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) grants through the Centers for Disease Control; and (4) preventive health and health services block grants.

Obligates specified FY 1985 through 1987 amounts appropriated for sexually transmitted diseases for AIDS programs.

Permits grants for sexually transmitted disease prevention to be used for research, demonstration projects, public information and education, and professional training. Increases the appropriation obligations limit from five to ten percent for such non-State project grants.

Increases minimum population-based State allotments for preventive health services block grants from $3,000,000 to $3,500,000.

Bases a State's post-FY 1984 hypertension allotments upon 65 percent of its total preventive health services project grant amounts.

Requires States, as prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to collect specified preventive health services data by October 1, 1984.

What just happenedOct 1, 1984

House Incorporated this Measure in S.2301 as an Amendment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Oct 1, 1984FloorH1L310

    House Incorporated this Measure in S.2301 as an Amendment.

  2. Oct 1, 1984FloorH1L310

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

  3. Oct 1, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 368 - 18 (Record Vote No: 427).

  4. Oct 1, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 368 - 18 (Record Vote No: 427).

  5. Oct 1, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  6. Sep 24, 1984CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 598.

  7. Sep 24, 1984CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-1063.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. Sep 24, 1984Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-1063.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Sep 13, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jun 14, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Reconsidered Measure for Motion to Reconsider the Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jun 12, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 28 - 14.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 12, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. May 3, 1984CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  14. May 3, 1984CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  15. May 1, 1984CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. Apr 26, 1984IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Apr 26, 1984IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 26, 1984IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 1, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #427 (368-18))

Preventive Health Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for: (1) childhood immunization; (2) tuberculosis prevention; (3) sexually transmitted disease (presently venereal disease) prevention, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) grants through the Centers for Disease Control; and (4) preventive health and health services block grants.

Obligates specified FY 1985 through 1987 amounts appropriated for sexually transmitted diseases for AIDS programs.

Permits grants for sexually transmitted disease prevention to be used for research, demonstration projects, public information and education, and professional training. Increases the appropriation obligations limit from five to ten percent for such non-State project grants.

Increases minimum population-based State allotments for preventive health services block grants from $3,000,000 to $3,500,000.

Bases a State's post-FY 1984 hypertension allotments upon 65 percent of its total preventive health services project grant amounts.

Requires States, as prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to collect specified preventive health services data by October 1, 1984.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 24, 198417
(Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 98-1063)

Preventive Health Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Centers for Disease Control, to make program grants for: (1) lead poisoning prevention; (2) community and school-based fluoridation; and (3) neonatal screening programs for genetic diseases in new-born infants.

Sets forth application requirements.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress by December 30, 1985, and December 30, 1987, regarding such programs' effectiveness.

Makes Indian tribes eligible for such grants.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for preventive health services: (1) to immunize against vaccine-preventable diseases; and (2) for tuberculosis.

Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Centers for Disease Control, to make grants for information and education about and for control of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for sexually transmitted disease (presently venereal disease) prevention and control projects (research, public information and education, professional training, and State project grants). Increases the appropriation obligations limit from five to ten percent for such non-State project grants. Repeals the existing "venereal disease" definition.

Introduced in HouseApr 26, 198400

Preventive Health Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Centers for Disease Control, to make program grants for: (1) lead poisoning prevention; (2) community and school-based fluoridation; and (3) neonatal screening programs for genetic diseases in new-born infants.

Sets forth application requirements.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress by December 30, 1985, and December 30, 1987, regarding such programs' effectiveness.

Makes Indian tribes eligible for such grants.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for preventive health services: (1) to immunize against vaccine-preventable diseases; and (2) for tuberculosis.

Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Centers for Disease Control, to make grants for information and education about and for control of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for sexually transmitted disease (presently venereal disease) prevention and control projects (research, public information and education, professional training, and State project grants). Increases the appropriation obligations limit from five to ten percent for such non-State project grants. Repeals the existing "venereal disease" definition.

Authorizes FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for preventive health and health services block grants. Increases minimum population-based State allotments from $3,000,000 to $3,500,000.

Bases a State's post FY 1984 hypertension allotments upon 75 percent of its total preventive health services project grant amounts.

Requires States to collect by October 1, 1984, specified preventive health services data.

Repeals the provision prohibiting the Secretary from prescribing State block grant certification requirements.