HR 1710 · 100th Congress · Health

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to fund research, training, and patient services in pediatric pulmonary medicine.

Introduced 1987-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1987-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program in pediatric pulmonary medicine. Sets forth criteria to govern grant applications and the use of grant funds. Requires selection of at least four grant recipients each year from diverse geographical areas. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory council to assist in the formulation of policy for the administration of the grant program. Provides for the termination of the advisory council three years following the date of this Act's enactment. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats