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HR 5340 102th Congress House Health Authorization Breast cancer Cancer research Cervical cancer Connecticut Delaware Department of Health and Human Services District of Columbia Federal aid to medical research Gynecology Heart diseases Lung diseases Maryland Massachusetts Medical statistics New Hampshire New Jersey New York State Ovarian cancer

National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992

Introduced: June 5, 1992 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Jun 19, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 5, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 5, 1992
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require expansion, intensification, and coordination of research conducted or supported by the National Cancer Institute on: (1) breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other cancers of the reproductive system of women, including operating at least six research and demonstration centers on breast cancer; and (2) prostate cancer, including operating at least six research and demonstration centers on prostate cancer.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions relating to the Institute, including the provisions enacted by this Act.

Removes provisions authorizing appropriations for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Mandates a study to determine the factors contributing to the elevated breast cancer rates in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 19, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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