HR 3259 · 100th Congress · Health

Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-09-15· Sponsored by Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1987-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Diabetes Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to assist States in preventing or reducing morbidity and premature mortality resulting from diabetes, with particular emphasis on Hispanics and other populations at risk. Sets forth criteria for such grants. Authorizes appropriations. Amends provisions of the Public Health Service Act relating to block grants to state that allotments under certain provisions for preventive health services may be used for services relating to the prevention of diabetes and related complications among Hispanics and other populations at risk for diabetes.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans