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- H.R.1824
H.R.1824: Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 19, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (25 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 18, 2019
Bill Summary
Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019 This bill requires the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a mesothelioma patient registry. (Mesothelioma is a cancer of the tissue lining the lung, chest, and abdomen areas and is generally associated with asbestos exposure.) The registry must include information relating to the incidence and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 18, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.) |