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HR 3819 101th Congress House Health Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Medical centers Medical research Rehabilitation of the physically handicapped Research centers

Medical Rehabilitation Research Act of 1989

Introduced: November 21, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1990
For Further Action See H.R.5661.
Dec 11, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Nov 21, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medical Rehabilitation Research Act of 1989 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (Center) to conduct research and research training, the dissemination of information, and other programs with respect to the rehabilitation of individuals with physical disabilities resulting from diseases or disorders of the neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or other physiologic systems (medical rehabilitation).

Requires the development of a comprehensive plan for the conduct and support of medical rehabilitation research. Requires the Director to establish the Medical Rehabilitation Coordinating Committee to make recommendations with regard to the plan.

Requires establishment of a National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research to assist and make recommendations on the plan.

Requires coordination among Federal agencies to prevent duplicative programs in medical rehabilitation research.

What's happening now October 5, 1990

For Further Action See H.R.5661.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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