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Public Health Improvement Act of 1994

Introduced: July 27, 1994 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.
Sep 16, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Sep 16, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.
Aug 11, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Aug 1, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 29, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6462-6463)
Jul 27, 1994
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 27, 1994
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 1994
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 27, 1994
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Programs Under Public Health Improvement Trust

Fund

Subtitle A: Programs of Public Health Service Act

Subtitle B: Comprehensive School Health Education

Title II: Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986

Public Health Improvement Act of 1994 - Title I: Programs Under Public Health Improvement Trust Fund - Subtitle A: Programs of Public Health Service Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a new title regarding public health programs.

Establishes the Public Health Improvement Trust Fund to carry out public health programs. Appropriates to such Fund revenues received by the disallowed deduction for certain advertising expenses for tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to establish the National Public Health Advisory Commission for advice on carrying out this title and on other Federal policies regarding public health.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2002 for the activities of the Commission.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2002 for formula grants to States for core functions of public health programs. Declares the purpose of such grants to provide improvements in the health status of the public through attaining the Healthy People 2000 Objectives.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2000 for grants to eligible entities for comprehensive evaluations of disease prevention and health promotion programs.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2002 for: (1) scholarship loan repayment programs regarding service in approved public health positions; (2) grants to relevant institutions to expand educational capacities; and (3) grants to States lacking public health training programs.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 1997 for grants to public and nonprofit private entities for regional poison control centers.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1996 through 2002 for grants to eligible entities for the development and operation of school health service sites. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans and loan guarantees regarding such projects. Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2002 for a scholarship program and loan repayment program for school nurses.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2000 for: (1) grants to migrant health centers and community health centers; and (2) grants to public or private health care providers for the development of qualified community health plans and qualified community practice networks.

Authorizes the Secretary to make and guarantee loans for the capital costs of developing qualified community health groups.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1996 through 2000 for grants with relevant entities for enabling services such as transporation, community and patient outreach, patient education, and translation services.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2000 for: (1) the National Health Service Corps program and to increase the participation of nurses in scholarship and loan repayment programs; (2) grants to States to assist outpatient health centers (satellite clinics) that are providers of comprehensive health services; and (3) formula grants for the development and operation of community health advisor programs to assist States in attaining the Health People 2000 Objectives.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2000 for formula grants to States for service activities with respect to mental health and substance abuse. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans to entities for the capital costs incurred in the development of non-acute, residential treatment centers and community-based ambulatory clinics.

Subtitle B: Comprehensive School Health Education - Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for FY 1995 through 2000 for planning and implementation grants for State education agencies and local educational agencies for programs of comprehensive school health education.

Title II: Amendments to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow the deduction for advertising expenses for tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.

What's happening now September 16, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

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