HR 13721 · 93th Congress · Health

National Health Education Policy and Development Act

Introduced 1974-03-26· Sponsored by Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Education Policy and Development Act - Sets forth the findings and declarations of Congress. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Health Education Administration to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Establishes an Advisory Council for Health Education to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to, the Administrator on matters relating to the administration of this Act. Declares that the Council shall be composed of 12 members: (1) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Health; (2) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Education; and (3) 10 appointed by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study and investigation of, but not limited to the following: (1) the current status of health education in the Nation; (2) the existing and proposed Federal, State, and local health education programs; (3) factors bearing upon a consumer's motivation for preserving his own health and utilizing health care services; (4) areas of greatest potential impact for health education; and (5) particularized cultural needs, incl…

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