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H.R. 4856 (97th)

Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981

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Introduced

28 October 1981

Last action

30 October 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Smith, Joseph F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of cancer detection and treatment among minorities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out specified cancer demonstration projects during fiscal year 1983. Includes some of these projects under Medicaid coverage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year. Directs the Secretary to recruit minority health and medical students for training to provide cancer treatment among minorities.

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Timeline

  1. 28 October 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 October 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 October 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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