HRES 470 · 110th Congress · Health

Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Introduced 2007-06-07· Sponsored by Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2007-09-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and treatment options of cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans