S. 983 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2003
S. 983 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 1, 2003, sponsored by Lincoln Chafee with 61 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
- May 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to make grants to public or nonprofit private entities for the development and operation of not more than eight consortium centers (each such center shall be known as a Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Center of Excellence).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lincoln Chafee (R-RI). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 21 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5674-5675) (May 1, 2003)
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