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Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1997

Introduced: March 18, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 7, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8453-8454)
Apr 29, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1963-1964)
Mar 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 18, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 18, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Research on Lupus

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus

Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1997 - Title I: Research on Lupus - 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.

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Regulates fees imposed by grantees on service recipients. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 7, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8453-8454)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 14 Republican 2