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HR 2517 102th Congress House Health Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Medical research Trauma care

Trauma Research Act of 1991

Introduced: June 3, 1991 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jun 24, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Trauma Research Act of 1991 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a comprehensive program of conducting basic and clinical research on trauma, including research on diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and general management of trauma.

Requires the Director to submit a plan and an estimate of funding needs to the Congress. Requires the program to include: (1) studies regarding all phases of trauma care; and (2) research regarding trauma care for pediatric and geriatric patients. Authorizes grants to carry out the program.

Establishes the Trauma Research Interagency Coordinating Committee to make recommendations regarding program activities carried out by various agencies and the funds needed by each agency.

What's happening now June 24, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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