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H.RES.48: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for further studies and accurate guidelines regarding the use of mammograms and other technology to screen women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent, 28 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that studies are needed to further determine the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer through mammograms and other emerging technologies and that the House urges the Advisory Panel for the National Cancer Institute to: (1) consider reissuing a specified guideline rescinded in 1993; or (2) direct the public to consider guidelines issued by other...
(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 Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Feb. 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jennifer B. Dunn (R-Wash.) |