H.R. 4610 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2004
H.R. 4610 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 17, 2004, sponsored by Chip Pickering Jr. with 56 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
- Jun 17, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2004 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services: (1) to develop and implement a National Arthritis Action Plan; and (2) acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to conduct, support, and promote the coordination of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chip Pickering Jr. (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 17, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 7, 2004)
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