US HB4897 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 38-15)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps, (2) the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient resources to expand access to screening, and (3) the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on lung cancer in women and the importance of early detection of lung cancer.
Title
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-02-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2018-01-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2018-01-30 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2358 (Same As) 2018-01-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4897/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4897/BILLS-115hr4897ih.pdf |