HR 1111 · 93th Congress · Health

National Commission on Health Science and Society Act

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-30]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Commission on Health Science and Society Act - Establishes a National Commission on Health Science and Society composed of fifteen members to be appointed by the President from among the fields of medicine, public health, mental health, law, theology, biological science, physical science, social science, philosophy, humanities, health administration, government, and public affairs, and from the public at large. Provides that the Commission shall undertake a comprehensive investigation and study of the ethical, social, and legal implications of advances in biomedical research and technology, which shall include, without being limited to: (1) analysis and evaluation of scientific and technological advances in the biomedical sciences, current and projected; (2) analysis and evaluation of the implications of such advances, both for individuals and for society; (3) analysis and evaluation through the use of seminars and public hearings, and other appropriate means, of public understanding of and attitudes toward such implications; (4) analysis and evaluation of implications for public policy of such findings as are made with respect to the biomedical advances and public attitud…

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