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S. 424 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2005

S. 424 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Kit Bond 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
Feb 17, 2005
Co-sponsors
48
Policy area
Health

What it does

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2005 - 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

Kit Bond (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Feb 17, 2005)

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