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S 834 105th Congress Senate

DES Research and Education Amendments of 1997

Official title: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure adequate research and education regarding the drug DES.

Introduced: July 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 5, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jun 5, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5345-5346)
Jun 5, 1997
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 Latest action June 5, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

DES Research and Education Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and permanently extend the following programs regarding the drug diethylstilbestrol (commonly known as DES): (1) the research and training program; and (2) the new national program of education.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the heads of the appropriate agencies of the Public Health Service, to carry out a national program for the education of health professionals and the public with respect to DES, from amounts appropriated for carrying out the research and training program. Requires such national program to use methodologies developed through the education demonstration program carried out under the Act. Directs the Secretary to consult closely with representatives of nonprofit private entities that represent individuals who have been exposed to DES and that have expertise in community-based information campaigns for the public and for health care providers. Requires the implementation of the national program to begin during FY 1998.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 7, 1997
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jun 5, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 834: DES Research and Education Amendments of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-834/
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