A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the program under the National Heart and Lung Institute, to revise and extend the program of National Research Service Awards, and to establish a national program with respect to genetic diseases; and to require a study and report on the release of research information.

H.R. 7988 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jun 17, 1975, sponsored by Paul Rogers. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 17, 1975
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 94-278

Sponsor

Paul Rogers (D-FL)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 17, 1975
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 22, 1976

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 7988, to revise and extend the program under the national heart and lung institute, to revise…House · Oct 20, 1975
To pass H.R. 7988, authorizing funds to extend for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 programs for reserarch…Senate · Dec 11, 1975
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 7988, to amend the public health service act to revise and extend…House · Apr 12, 1976

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