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- H.R.1789
H.R.1789: Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 21, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide support and continue grants to specified organizations to train health professionals to: (1) recognize substance abuse in their patients or patients' family members; (2) intervene, treat, or refer for treatment those individuals who are affected by substance abuse; (3) identify and assist...
(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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| April 21, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |