US SB332 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-7-1)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897-898)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2016. Includes within such program: (1) a strategic review and prioritization of research grants; (2) an expansion of research programs, such as on predispositions to lung cancer; and (3) the expedited development of computer assisted diagnostic, surgical, treatment, and drug testing innovations. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary to provide incentives for the development of chemoprevention drugs for precancerous conditions of the lung, drugs for targeted therapeutic treatments and vaccines for lung cancer, and new agents to curtail or prevent nicotine addiction. Provides for compassionate access to drugs, biological products, and devices under the lung cancer mortality reduction program. Requires the Secretary to establish an early disease research and management program targeted at the high incidence and mortality rates among minority and low income populations.Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary in: (1) the development of the lung cancer mortality reduction program under this Act; (2) the implementation of an early detection and disease management research program for military personnel and veterans whose smoking history and exposure to carcinogens during active duty service has increased their risk for lung cancer; and (3) the implementation of coordinated care programs for military personnel and veterans diagnosed with lung cancer.Requires the Secretary to establish a Lung Cancer Advisory Board to monitor the programs established under this Act.

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Title

Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897-898)
2009-01-27 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S896-897)

Same As/Similar To

HB2112 (Related) 2009-06-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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