H.R. 5624 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Men's Health Act of 2006
H.R. 5624 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 15, 2006, sponsored by Vito Fossella Jr. with 75 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 15, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Men's Health Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of Men's Health to coordinate and promote the status of men's health in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vito Fossella Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 23, 2006)
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