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- S.CON.RES.138
S.CON.RES.138: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of 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 Sept. 9, 2002
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 9, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-Nev.) |