HR 2290 · 101th Congress · Health

Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-05-09· Sponsored by Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1989-06-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Program for Tropical Medicine to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases originating in the tropics and to plan and coordinate governmental and non-governmental activities. Requires the Program to be administered by a Director selected by the Secretary. Sets forth Program responsibilities of the Director and requires the Director to prepare a plan for the implementation of those responsibilities. Establishes the National Committee on Tropical Medicine to advise the Director. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans