S. 1172 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Johanna's Law
S. 1172 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Johanna's Law, was introduced on Jun 6, 2005, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 45 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
- Jun 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005 or Johanna's Law - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of women with respect to gynecologic cancers, which shall include: (1) maintaining a supply of written materials to provide information to the public on gynecologic cancers; and (2) developing and placing public service announcement…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 6, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6110) (Jun 6, 2005)
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