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S.1760: Family Asthma Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 7, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Family Asthma Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to award grants for pilot projects to prevent and control asthma symptoms and to reduce asthma attacks and improve self-management for individuals and families. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Director of NIH, in awarding grants, to give: (1) priority to entities that serve populations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Oct. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |