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Childhood Cancer STAR Act

Introduced: February 2, 2017 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-180.
Jun 5, 2018
Signed by President.
May 24, 2018
Presented to President.
May 22, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4350-4352)
May 22, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4350-4352)
May 22, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 292.
May 22, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4349-4355)
May 22, 2018
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 26, 2018
Received in the House.
Mar 23, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 22, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1975-1977; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S1975-1977)
Mar 22, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1975-1977; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S1975-1977)
Mar 12, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Mar 12, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 28, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S659)
Feb 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Act

TITLE I--MAXIMIZING RESEARCH THROUGH DISCOVERY

Subtitle A--Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act

(Sec. 101) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide support to collect the medical specimens and information of children, adolescents, and young adults with selected cancers that have the least effective treatments in order to achieve a better understanding of these cancers and the effects of treatment.

(Sec. 102) The national childhood cancer registry is reauthorized through FY2023 and revised to authorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to state cancer registries to improve tracking of childhood cancers.

Subtitle B--Pediatric Expertise at NIH

(Sec. 111) The bill requires at least one member of the National Cancer Advisory Board, which advises the National Cancer Institute, to be knowledgeable in pediatric oncology.

Subtitle C--NIH Reporting on Childhood Cancer Activities

(Sec. 121) The NIH must ensure that information about supported childhood cancer research projects is included in appropriate congressional reports, including the Pediatric Research Initiative report.

TITLE II--MAXIMIZING DELIVERY: CARE, QUALITY OF LIFE, SURVIVORSHIP, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT

(Sec. 201) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may support pilot programs to develop or study models for monitoring and caring for childhood cancer survivors throughout their lives.

HHS must also review departmental activities relating to workforce development for health care providers who treat pediatric cancer patients and survivors.

(Sec. 202) The NIH may continue to support research relating to pediatric cancer survivorship, including outcomes for, and barriers faced by, pediatric cancer survivors within minority or medically underserved populations.

(Sec. 203) HHS may also support the development of best practices regarding childhood and adolescent cancer survivorship care.

What's happening now June 5, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-180.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 35
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Mar 22, 2018
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Mar 22, 2018
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 21, 2018
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Mar 19, 2018
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Mar 7, 2018
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 5, 2018
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Feb 28, 2018
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Feb 28, 2018
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Feb 28, 2018
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 28, 2018
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 28, 2018
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 28, 2018
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Feb 28, 2018
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 14, 2018
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 14, 2018
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 8, 2018
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Feb 5, 2018
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Feb 5, 2018
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jan 30, 2018
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Oct 25, 2017
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Sep 14, 2017
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Jun 5, 2017
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 18, 2017
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · May 18, 2017
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 15, 2017
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Kennedy, John
Louisiana · May 15, 2017
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · May 15, 2017
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · May 3, 2017
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 3, 2017
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · May 3, 2017
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · May 3, 2017
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Apr 25, 2017
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Mar 27, 2017
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Feb 2, 2017
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 2, 2017