H.R. 1079 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act
H.R. 1079 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 13, 2009, sponsored by Brian Baird with 149 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 149
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) develop a system to collect data on pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases; (2) establish the National PF Registry; and (3) establish the National Pulmonary Fibrosis Advisory Board.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Baird (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 102 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 23, 2009)
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