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H.R. 1283 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007

H.R. 1283 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 1, 2007, sponsored by Anna G. Eshoo with 246 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
Passed the House
Introduced
Mar 1, 2007
Co-sponsors
246
Policy area
Health

What it does

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a National Arthritis Action Program, which may include: (1) conducting, supporting, and promoting the coordination of research, investigations, demonstrations, training, and studies relating to the control, prevention, and surveillance of arthritis and…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2008

Sponsor

Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 170 Democrats, 76 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 1, 2007
  • Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 27, 2008)

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