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S.332: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2016. Includes within such program: (1) a strategic review and prioritization of research grants; (2) an expansion of research programs, such as on predispositions to lung cancer; and (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 27, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |