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S.752: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 6, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (24 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2020. Requires the program to include initiatives throughout HHS, including: (1) a strategic review and prioritization by the National Cancer Institute of research grants; (2) the establishment by the...
(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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April 6, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |