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S.271: Better Health in the Arctic Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Better Health in the Arctic Act - Directs the Arctic Research Commission to examine the science base, gaps in knowledge, and strategies for the prevention and treatment of mental, behavioral, and physical health problems, including alcohol abuse, faced by populations in the Arctic, with a focus on Alaska. Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a national Arctic health science policy, reviewing and taking...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 11, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 11, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Begich (D-Alaska) |