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H.R. 4137 (109th)

Better Screening Test for Women Act

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Introduced

25 October 2005

Last action

4 November 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

NITA LOWEY, David Scott

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Better Screening Test for Women Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY2006-FY2010 for the National Cancer Institute to conduct and support: (1) clinical research and related activities concerning early detection and screening for breast cancer; and (2) research and data collection regarding the link between early detection of breast cancer and reduction of mortality rates.

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Timeline

  1. 25 October 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 October 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 November 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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