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H.R. 4258 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Rapid Pathogen Identification to Delivery of Cures Act

H.R. 4258 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 4, 2004, sponsored by Jim Turner with 35 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 4, 2004
Co-sponsors
35
Policy area
Health

What it does

Rapid Pathogen Identification to Delivery of Cures Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretaries of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and Defense to submit a report setting forth a strategy to reduce the time frame from the identification of a pathogen to the development and emergency approval of a safe and effective countermeasure, which should include: (1) technical impediments to redu…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Turner (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 4, 2004
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7831-7832) (Sep 29, 2004)

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