H.R. 1553 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2008
H.R. 1553 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2007, sponsored by Deborah Pryce with 229 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 229
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-285
What it does
Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue to enhance, expand, and intensify pediatric cancer research and other activities related to pediatric cancer, including therapeutically applicable research to generate effective treatments, pediatric preclinical testing, and pediatric clinical trials throug…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deborah Pryce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 142 Democrats, 87 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 12, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 16, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 25, 2008
- Became lawJul 29, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-285. (Jul 29, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 12, 2008 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Conquer Childhood Cancer ActHouse · Jun 12, 2008
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