National Prostate Cancer Plan Act

Summary

National Prostate Cancer Plan Act Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the National Prostate Cancer Council on Screening, Early Detection, Assessment, and Monitoring of Prostate Cancer to: (1) develop and implement a strategic plan for the accelerated development of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer, (2) review the effectiveness of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer, (3) coordinate prostate cancer research and services across federal agencies, (4) evaluate all active federal prostate cancer programs, and (5) ensure the inclusion of men at high risk for prostate cancer in clinical, research, and service efforts. Directs the Council to submit annual reports. Requires the first report to include recommendations based on an evaluation of prostate cancer research and gaps in the development and validation of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer. Requires subsequent reports to include an outline for a national research plan, roles for specified agencies, an analysis of the disparities in the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer in high-risk men, and a review of the progress towards the realization of the strategic plan. Terminates the Council on December 31, 2020.

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Timeline

1. 11 June 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 June 2015

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4388)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 June 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 June 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 12 June 2015

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 June 2015 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 June 2015

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 June 2015

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 June 2015

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Sponsors

• G. K. Butterfield · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Sponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Sponsor
• WALTER JONES · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Donald Payne · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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