H.R. 2986 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To provide for the expansion and coordination of activities of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to research and programs on cancer survivorship, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2986 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 76 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
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include demonstration, education, and other programs concerning cancer survivorship among the activities of the National Cancer Institute (Institute) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Aug 8, 2003)
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