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Cardiac Arrest Survival Act

Introduced: May 20, 1997 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4882)
May 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 20, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2929-2930)
May 20, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cardiac Arrest Survival Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require that certain permitted field studies, large-scale testing and evaluation, and demonstrations of the National Heart, Blood Vessel, Lung, and Blood Diseases and Blood Resources Program include: (1) the development and dissemination of a core content for a model State cardiac arrest training program for inclusion in emergency medical services educational curricula and training programs addressing lifesaving interventions; and (2) related matters.

Establishes as an independent executive branch agency the Commission on Cardiac Arrest Survival. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 22, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4882)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2