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Menopause Outreach, Research, and Education Act of 1997

Introduced: February 25, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Mar 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Feb 25, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Feb 25, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E300)
Feb 25, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Menopause Outreach, Research, and Education Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute on Aging to provide for the expansion of at least five centers for research on: (1) menopause; and (2) conditions arising from the diminishing or cessation of the functioning of the ovaries, whether occurring naturally or otherwise. Outlines research activities to be performed at each center. Requires the Director to establish a program to develop protocols for the prevention and treatment of menopausal health conditions and other conditions regarding women's midlife health. Requires the Director to provide for an equitable geographical distribution of such centers. Requires each center to be supported for at least five years, with possible renewal after review and recommendation by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Director.

What's happening now March 7, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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