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HR 5340 102th Congress House

National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the programs of the National Cancer Institute, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 5, 1992 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Health AuthorizationBreast cancerCancer researchCervical cancer
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ConnecticutDelawareDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDistrict of ColumbiaFederal aid to medical researchGynecologyHeart diseasesLung diseasesMarylandMassachusettsMedical statisticsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew York StateOvarian cancerResearch centersRhode IslandVermont
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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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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
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 Latest action June 19, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5340: National Cancer Institute Amendments of 1992. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5340/
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