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HR 2394 103th Congress House

Women and AIDS Research Initiative Amendments of 1993

Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish programs of research with respect to women and cases of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus.

Introduced: June 10, 1993 See on congress.gov
Health AIDS (Disease)Biological researchClinical trialsContraceptives
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Drug abuseDrug abuse preventionEpidemiologyFederal aid to medical researchFederal aid to researchGynecologyHealth educationHuman experimentation in medicineHuman immunodeficiency virusesMedical testsPharmaceutical researchPreventive medicineSexually transmitted diseasesSociological researchWomen's health
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 10, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 10, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 1, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Women and AIDS Research Initiative Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to conduct or support biomedical and behavioral research on cases of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in women. Regulates HIV clinical trials with women subjects. Mandates the conduct or support of: (1) clinical trials regarding the effectiveness of standard gynecological treatments in treating conditions arising from HIV infection; (2) clinical trials regarding whether the treatment protocols approved for men with HIV infection are effective for women with HIV infection; (3) research on barrier methods for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases that women can use without their sexual partner's cooperation or knowledge; and (4) epidemiological research to determine HIV risk factors particular to women. Mandates support services for women in the clinical trials. Regulates the Women's Interagency HIV Study. Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 9 Independent 1
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Oct 22, 1993
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Oct 22, 1993
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 29, 1993
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 21, 1993
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 15, 1993
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 15, 1993
FROST, MARTIN
· Jun 10, 1993
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 10, 1993
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jun 10, 1993
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 10, 1993
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 10, 1993
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