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HHS Women Scientist Employment Opportunity Act

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 22, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

HHS Women Scientist Employment Opportunity Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish policies for the Department of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the employment of women scientists; and (2) monitor compliance and take appropriate action if policies have been violated. Mandates implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on the Status of NIH (National Institutes of Health) Intramural Women Scientists. Provides for a study and report on pay equity. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now January 22, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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