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Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990

Introduced: May 10, 1990 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 10, 1990
Became Public Law No: 101-354.
Aug 10, 1990
Signed by President.
Aug 9, 1990
Presented to President.
Aug 9, 1990
Measure Signed in Senate.
Aug 4, 1990
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 4, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 4, 1990
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Aug 4, 1990
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Aug 4, 1990
Mr. Waxman asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Aug 4, 1990
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 4, 1990
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 4, 1990
Amendment SP 2575 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Aug 4, 1990
Amendment SP 2575 proposed by Senator Nunn for Senator Mikulski.
Aug 4, 1990
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Aug 4, 1990
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 19, 1990
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jun 18, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 1990
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 18, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 18, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jun 18, 1990
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Jun 18, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 18, 1990
Mr. Madigan demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Jun 18, 1990
Mr. Waxman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 18, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 336.
Jun 18, 1990
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-543.
May 15, 1990
Ordered to be Reported.
May 15, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 10, 1990
For Previous Action See H.R.4222.
May 10, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 10, 1990
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,575 — In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Aug 4, 1990
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, to make grants to States, on the basis of an established competitive review process, with regard to breast and cervical cancers, for screening, referrals and follow-up services, public information and education programs, education and training for health professionals, quality monitoring of screening, and evaluations of such activities. Requires matching non-Federal funds in a specified ratio.

Requires that States agree to: (1) provide all of certain services by a specified date; (2) switch to any improved screening procedures which become available; and (3) assure the quality of any screening procedures used.

Directs the Secretary to establish guidelines for assuring the quality of mammography and cytological screening conducted under these provisions.

Requires that low-income women be given priority in the provision of services. Requires that a charge for services, if any: (1) be made according to a public schedule; (2) be adjusted for income of the women involved; and (3) not be imposed on women with an income below the poverty line. Requires services to be provided throughout a State, including to members of any Indian tribe or tribal organization. Requires that the services and activities funded through the State grant be coordinated with other Federal, State, and local breast and cervical cancer programs. Prohibits using grant funds for inpatient services.

States that the description of an intended use of grant funds must provide assurances that they will be used in the most cost-effective manner.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance. Directs the Secretary to provide for annual evaluations of programs carried out under this Act, and to report on them to specified congressional committees.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993.

What's happening now August 10, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-354.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4222 Procedurally related Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990
 Bill text 8 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 10, 1990
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 10, 1990
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 10, 1990
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 10, 1990
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