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H.R.1079: Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
150 (104 Democrats, 47 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) develop a system to collect data on pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases; (2) establish the National PF Registry; and (3) establish the National Pulmonary Fibrosis Advisory Board.Allows the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Baird (D-Wash.) |