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A bill to establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases.

Introduced: November 20, 2003 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 20, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15290-15291)
Nov 20, 2003
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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 November 20, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3756 Identical bill To establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases.
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 20, 2003
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