HR 2157
108th Congress
House
Health
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Health education
Medical personnel
Medical research
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Minorities
Minority health
Reproduction
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Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Women's health
Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2003
Introduced: May 20, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 20, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4336)
May 20, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2003 - Directs the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of research with respect to uterine fibroids. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate to the public information regarding uterine fibroids, including on: (1) the elevated risk for minority women; and (2) the availability of a range of treatment options. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to develop and disseminate to health care providers information on uterine fibroids, including on: (1) the elevated risk for minority women; and (2) and treatment options.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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