US HB2239 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-4)
Status: Introduced on June 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate NIH activities with respect to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (FGIMDs), including by: (1) expanding basic and clinical research into FGIMDs by implementing the research recommendations of the National Commission on Digestive Diseases, (2) providing support for the establishment of centers of excellence on FGIMDs, (3) directing the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to provide the necessary funding for the continued expansion and advancement of the FGIMDs research portfolio through intramural and extramural research, and (4) directing such Institute and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to expand research into FGIMDs that impact children. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to engage in public awareness and education activities to increase understanding and recognition of FGIMDs.
Title
Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Dan Boren [D-OK] | Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD] |
Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA] | Rep. Elton Gallegly [R-CA] | Rep. Nan Hayworth [R-NY] | Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] |
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Rep. Jesse Jackson [D-IL] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] |
Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D-CO] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. David Price [D-NC] |
Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-06-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2011-06-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding
Government information and archives
Health
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2239/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2239/BILLS-112hr2239ih.pdf |