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H.CON.RES.385: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should conduct or support research on certain tests to screen for ovarian cancer, and Federal health care programs and group and individual health plans should cover the tests if demonstrated to be effective, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 23, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
147 (133 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, should conduct or support research on the effectiveness of medical screening techniques for ovarian cancer, including the use of proteomic patterns in blood serum in combination with other techniques. Requires a report to Congress and the inclusion of such technique in Federal health care programs...
(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.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 385.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 23, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) |