H.R. 898 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act
H.R. 898 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Lois Capps with 144 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 144
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Stroke Treatment and Ongoing Prevention Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national education campaign to promote stroke prevention and increase the number of stroke patients who seek immediate treatment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lois Capps (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 108 Democrats, 35 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2646) (May 17, 2006)
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- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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