S. 550 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Microbicide Development Act
S. 550 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 8, 2005, sponsored by Jon Corzine with 19 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 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Microbicide Development Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Office of AIDS Research to: (1) expedite the implementation of the Federal strategic plan for the conduct and support of microbicide research; and (2) expand, intensify, and coordinate all activities with respect to research and development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Corzine (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2005
- 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 S2253-2255) (Mar 8, 2005)
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