Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1999

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Research on Lupus Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1999 - Title I: Research on Lupus - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute regarding lupus. Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Regulates charges (whether they are characterized as enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, cost sharing, copayments, coinsurance, or other charges) imposed by grantees on service recipients. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 27 May 1999

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

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2. 27 May 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6313)

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3. 27 May 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
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