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Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018
Introduced: May 15, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
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Became law
May 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2023 and revise the tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Health Resources and Services Administration may also award grants to state and local governments and federally-qualified health centers for TB prevention and treatment efforts.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on national TB prevention and treatment efforts.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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