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H.R.5998: USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 21, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 2, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the scope and responsibilities of the United States Preventive Services Task Force to require it to: (1) publish research plans to guide its systematic review of evidence relating to the effectiveness of preventive services; (2) make available reports on such evidence and recommendations for public comment; (3) establish a system for grading...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 21, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |