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H.R.5397: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 5, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Associate Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to awards grants to eligible entities to: (1) provide education and training in newborn screening and congenital, genetic, and metabolic disorders to health care...
(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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May 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) |