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- H.R.1296
H.R.1296: Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 10, 1993
- Latest Major Action June 9, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (59 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish birth defects prevention and research programs. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to provide for collection, analysis, and reporting of birth defects statistics from birth certificates, infant death certificates, hospital records, or other sources and to collect and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 10, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) |