HR 1584
98th Congress
House
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National Commission on Down Syndrome Act
Introduced: February 22, 1983
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 22, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 22, 1983
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome.
Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report.
Authorizes specified appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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