H.R. 1068 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Act of 2003
H.R. 1068 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 4, 2003, sponsored by George Nethercutt Jr. with 173 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 173
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include pancreases procured by an organ procurement organization and used for islet cell transplantation or research to be counted toward organ procurement organization certification. Establishes the Interagency Committee on Islet Cell Transplantation within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Nethercutt Jr. (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats, 72 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 14, 2003)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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