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Lupus Research Amendments of 1993

Introduced: June 15, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Apr 13, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2229, E649-650)
Jul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 15, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 15, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3516)
Jun 15, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lupus Research Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to lupus.

Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 13, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2229, E649-650)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 6 Republican 2