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- H.R.745
H.R.745: Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
247 (175 Democrats, 73 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative to assist in coordinating activities to address the high mortality rate associated with pancreatic cancer. Requires the Secretary to establish the Interdisciplinary Pancreatic Cancer Coordinating Committee to: (1) provide advice on overall research...
(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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| Jan. 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |