HR 3188 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to provide Federal financial assistance to States for programs to identify women who received diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant and the children of such women, to establish a voluntary registry of such women and children, to provide screening of such women and children for cancer related to such drug, and to provide information respecting the health hazards of such drug.

Introduced 1981-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]· 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 Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1981-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of grants to applicant States for programs to: (1) identify women who received diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant and the children of such women; (2) establish a voluntary registry of such women and children to help inform them of medical data, available assistance, and followup care; (3) provide periodic screening for cancer related to such drug; and (4) provide information to health professions personnel. Limits the amount of any such grant to 75 percent of the cost of the program.…

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