Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Act of 1985

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Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Act of 1985 - Amends the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to maintain the current tax on cigarettes on a permanent basis. Establishes the Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Trust Fund (Trust Fund). Appropriates 50 percent of the taxes on cigarettes received after September 30, 1985, to the Trust Fund. Provides that amounts from the Trust Fund shall be used for grants to States for approved preventive health programs. Specifies the method for determining the grant amount each State may receive in any fiscal year. States that such funds may be used for: (1) maternal and child health services; (2) preventive health and health services; (3) alcohol and drug abuse and mental health services; and (4) any program of preventive health which the Secretary of Health and Human Services has approved. Prohibits the use of such funds for: (1) inpatient services (with specified exceptions); (2) cash payments to intended recipients of health services; (3) the purchase or improvement of land, buildings, or other facilities; (4) the purchase of major medical equipment; or (5) satisfying any requirement for the expenditure of non-Federal funds. Sets forth the grant application procedure. Requires each State to submit an annual report to the Secretary. Sets forth requirements with respect to audits and investigations of the use of such funds by the States. Permits the Secretary to withhold funds from any State which does not use such funds in accordance with the requirements of this Act. Provides that no person may be excluded from participation in any program under this Act because of age, handicap, sex, race, religion, color, or national origin. Imposes criminal penalties for any false or misleading statement intended to fradulently secure payment under this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 September 1985

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