S. 292 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018
S. 292 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018, became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2017, sponsored by Jack Reed with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-180
What it does
Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2018 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Act TITLE I--MAXIMIZING RESEARCH THROUGH DISCOVERY Subtitle A--Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Childhood Cancer STAR Act
Sponsor
Jack Reed (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 21 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 22, 2018
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMay 24, 2018
- Became lawJun 5, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-180. (Jun 5, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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