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H.R. 1079 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act

H.R. 1079 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 13, 2009, sponsored by Brian Baird with 149 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 13, 2009
Co-sponsors
149
Policy area
Health

What it does

Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to: (1) develop a system to collect data on pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases; (2) establish the National PF Registry; and (3) establish the National Pulmonary Fibrosis Advisory Board.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Baird (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 102 Democrats, 47 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 13, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 23, 2009)

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