S. 2393 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2006
S. 2393 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 9, 2006, sponsored by Norm Coleman with 25 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
- Mar 9, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2006 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), acting through the National Cancer Institute, to establish special programs of research excellence in the area of pediatric cancers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Norm Coleman (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2006
- 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 S1966-1967) (Mar 9, 2006)
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