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To establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases.

Introduced: May 13, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Feb 24, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 3, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases, which shall: (1) study the incidence, duration, and mortality rates of digestive diseases, as well as their social and economic impacts; (2) evaluate public and private facilities and resources (including trained personnel and research activities) for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of such diseases; (3) identify related disease management programs (including biological, behavioral, nutritional, environmental, and social programs); and (4) develop a long-range plan for the use and organization of national resources to effectively deal with digestive diseases.

Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of its final report.

What's happening now February 24, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jul 13, 2004
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 13, 2004
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 13, 2004
HILL, BARON
· May 13, 2004
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 30, 2004
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