HR 3520
114th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2015
Introduced: September 16, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 16, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 16, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2015
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Interagency Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinating Committee. The committee must monitor research and annually summarize research and medical advances regarding pulmonary hypertension.
The committee must develop a comprehensive strategic plan to improve health outcomes for individuals with pulmonary hypertension. The plan must include recommendations regarding pulmonary hypertension diagnosis, research, transplantation criteria, public awareness, and health care delivery.
HHS must report on activities related to improving health outcomes for individuals with pulmonary hypertension. The report must include information regarding pulmonary hypertension epidemiology, treatment, support available to individuals, and research.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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