H.R. 5472 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2006
H.R. 5472 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on May 24, 2006, sponsored by Sue Wilkins Myrick with 125 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 24, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to change from 2000 to 2020 the target year for achieving the objectives established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for reductions in the rate of mortality from breast and cervical cancer in the United States for the committee coordinating Public Health Service activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sue Wilkins Myrick (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 82 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Dec 9, 2006)
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