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- H.R.1290
H.R.1290: Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 14, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (33 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a plan for the prevention, control, and management of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) implement programs to increase awareness of HCV; and (2) support activities to promote...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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| March 14, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) |