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- H.R.2418
H.R.2418: To extend the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, and to establish a provision regarding the bone marrow registry and persons of mixed ancestry.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to add references to persons of mixed ancestry to provisions requiring the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry to increase the representation of individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups in the pool of potential donors. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions mandating establishment and maintenance of the Registry.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| Sept. 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-Calif.) |