S 613 · 100th Congress · Health

Congressional Advisory Panel on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-26· Sponsored by Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA]· Senate

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Latest: Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB.(1987-03-09)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Advisory Panel on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for the development, establishment, and operation of a congressional advisory panel on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (panel). Directs the Secretary to request the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences to submit grant applications for the establishment and operation of such panel, with provision for grants to other appropriate nonprofit private entities if the Institute submits no application. Sets a timetable to govern the establishment of the panel. Requires the panel to: (1) advise the Congress and the President concerning acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); (2) analyze and make recommendations for changing health care services and specified public health activities relating to AIDS; (3) monitor the spread of AIDS among given populations; (4) evaluate certain research activities associated with AIDS; (5) assess various efforts, including coordination of efforts among geographic areas, to provide education and share information about AIDS; (6) study the legal and…

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6 Democrats4 Republicans