S. 756 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Lupus Research, Education, Awareness, Communication, and Healthcare Amendments of 2005
S. 756 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 11, 2005, sponsored by Robert Bennett with 20 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
- Apr 11, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lupus Research, Education, Awareness, Communication, and Healthcare Amendments of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand research on lupus to include: (1) basic research to discover the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of the disease; and (2) research to validate lupus biomarkers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Bennett (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 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. (Apr 11, 2005)
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