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S.1577: Asthma Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2009
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Bill Summary
Asthma Act - Authorizes additional appropriations to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to expand the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Requires the Program's coordinating committee to report to Congress on: (1) the scope of the asthma problem in the United States; (2) federal programs that carry out asthma-related activities; and (3) recommendations for strengthening and better coordinating such activities. Includes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |