H.R. 1157 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2008
H.R. 1157 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2007, sponsored by Nita M. Lowey with 287 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 287
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-354
What it does
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Interagency Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Coordinating Committee to: (1) share and coordinate information on existing breast cancer research activities and make recommendations for improvement of research programs; (2) develop a comprehensive strategy and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nita M. Lowey (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 210 Democrats, 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-354. (Oct 8, 2008)
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