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H.R. 1111 (105th)

Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1997

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Introduced

18 March 1997

Last action

7 October 1997 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8453-8454)

Sponsors

Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]

Subjects

Healthcare

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3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Research on Lupus Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1997 - Title I: Research on Lupus - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute with respect to lupus. Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Regulates fees imposed by grantees on service recipients. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 April 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1963-1964)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 7 October 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8453-8454)

    Source: IntroReferral

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