H.R. 2945 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Prostate Cancer Research and Prevention Act
H.R. 2945 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 16, 2005, sponsored by Frank A. LoBiondo with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Prostate Cancer Research and Prevention Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY2006-FY2010 for: (1) the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and local health departments to carry out preventive health measures related to prostate cancer; and (2) the Director of the National Canc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1257) (Jun 17, 2005)
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