H.R. 3856 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Bone Health Promotion and Research Act of 2009
H.R. 3856 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 20, 2009, sponsored by Shelley Berkley with 68 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
- Oct 20, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Bone Health Promotion and Research Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and implement a National Bone Health Program for the control, prevention, and surveillance of osteoporosis and related bone diseases and to coordinate and carry out national education and outreach activities in support of such program; (2) authorize the Secretary to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Shelley Berkley (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 20, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 21, 2009)
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