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S.717: 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise provisions related to the National Cancer Program, including to require the establishment of an entity within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to augment ongoing efforts to advance new technologies in cancer research, support the national collection of tissues for cancer research purposes, and ensure...
(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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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |