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HR 3259 100th Congress House

Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to programs relating to the prevention of diabetes and related complications.

Introduced: November 18, 1987 See on congress.gov
Health Block grantsDiabetesGrants-in-aidMinorities
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Minority health carePreventive medicineSpanish Americans (U.S.)State financeStates
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 21, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Sep 15, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 15, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 21, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to assist States in preventing or reducing morbidity and premature mortality resulting from diabetes, with particular emphasis on Hispanics and other populations at risk. Sets forth criteria for such grants. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to block grants to state that allotments under certain provisions for preventive health services may be used for services relating to the prevention of diabetes and related complications among Hispanics and other populations at risk for diabetes.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
FROST, MARTIN
· Nov 18, 1987
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 18, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3259: Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3259/
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"H.R. 3259: Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3259/.
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H.R. 3259, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3259/.
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