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National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering Establishment Act

Introduced: May 24, 1999 See on congress.gov
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May 24, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
May 24, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5862)
May 24, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering Establishment Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering. Requires the Director of the Institute to establish a National Biomedical Imaging and Engineering Program which shall include research and related technology assessments and development in biomedical imaging and engineering. Requires the Director, with respect to such Program, to prepare and transmit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) a plan to initiate, expand, intensify, and coordinate Institute biomedical imaging and engineering activities. Requires: (1) the consolidation and coordination of Institute biomedical imaging and engineering research and related activities with those of the NIH and other Federal agencies; and (2) the establishment of an Institute advisory council.

Authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Institute for FY 2000 through 2002; and (2) the transfer of appropriate NIH personnel and research facilities for Institute activities.

What's happening now May 24, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

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