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H.R. 3974 (111th)

Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009

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Introduced

29 October 2009

Last action

2 November 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, implement, and update a plan for the prevention, control, and medical management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to implement programs to increase awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of CDC, to: (1) support the integration of voluntary hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing programs into existing clinical and public health programs; (2) provide increased support to Adult Viral Hepatitis Coordinators to integrate prevention and control activities into existing health programs; (3) support the establishment of a hepatitis B and hepatitis C surveillance program; and (4) report on seroprevalence studies and the impact of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Directs the Secretary to support state, local, territorial, and tribal efforts to: (1) provide counseling and education on hepatitis B and hepatitis C; (2) expand the current vaccination programs for hepatitis B; and (3) provide referrals for treatment to individuals with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of CDC, the Director of the National Cancer Institute, and the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct research on hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, governmental and nonprofit entities that have special expertise relating to hepatitis B and hepatitis C to support prevention activities. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of SAMHSA, to develop educational materials and intervention strategies to reduce the risks of hepatitis among substance abusers and individuals with mental illness.

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Timeline

  1. 29 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 November 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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