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Introduced
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
In Committee
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide for research and education with respect to triple-negative breast cancer, and for other purposes. This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. (The cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein.) The National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information about triple-negative breast cancer for the public and for health care providers, respectively. Among other topics, the information must cover the elevated risk for minority women and the availability of a range of treatment options for such cancers.
AI Summary
This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. The National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information about triple-negative breast cancer for the public and health care providers, respectively. The information must cover the elevated risk for minority women and the availability of treatment options. The bill also defines "minority women" as those belonging to a racial and ethnic minority group.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5939/all-info | 02/22/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5939/BILLS-116hr5939ih.pdf | 02/25/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5939/BILLS-116hr5939ih.pdf.pdf | 02/25/2020 |
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