S. 655 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
S. 655 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Johnny Isakson with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-245
What it does
Amends the Public Health Service Act to change the duration of voluntary service that may be accepted from an individual provided by the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to aid or facilitate the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from a maximum of two years to until such time as the private funding for such individual ends.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Johnny Isakson (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJul 18, 2006
- Became lawJul 26, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-245. (Jul 26, 2006)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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