S. 626 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007
S. 626 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 15, 2007, sponsored by Ted Kennedy with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services: (1) to develop and implement a National Arthritis Action Plan; and (2) acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to conduct, support, and promote the coordination of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases research.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
- 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. (Feb 15, 2007)
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