S. 2526 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
CHEER Act
S. 2526 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on Jun 16, 2004, sponsored by Kit Bond with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research Act or the CHEER Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make payments through FY 2010 (currently, through FY 2005) to children's hospitals for expenses associated with operating approved graduate medical residency training programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kit Bond (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2004
- Passed the SenateNov 16, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 1, 2004)
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- H.R. 1770: Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003
- H.R. 389: Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act
- S. 1015: Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act
- H.R. 2854: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the availability of allotments for fiscal…
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- S. 313: Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003
- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
- S. 650: Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
- H.R. 1367: National Veterinary Medical Service Act
- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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