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- H.R.297
H.R.297: Prostate Cancer Research Amendments of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for National Cancer Institute prostate cancer research. Requires the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to conduct and support such research and to develop and periodically update clinically relevant guidelines, quality standards, performance measures, and medical review criteria.
(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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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Shays (R-Conn.) |