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H.R. 508 (99th)

A bill to provide Federal grants to States for programs to identify and aid individuals who have been exposed to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES).

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Introduced

7 January 1985

Last action

26 February 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9]

Subjects

Healthcare

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3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of grants to: (1) identify women who received diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant and their children; (2) establish a voluntary registry of such women and children; (3) provide them with periodic cancer screening; and (4) provide health personnel and the public with information respecting the health hazards of such drug. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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