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S. 2283 (101st)

Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990

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Introduced

9 March 1990

Last action

19 July 1990 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

Sponsors

Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

21 April 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, to make grants to States, with regard to breast and cervical cancer, for screening, referrals and follow-up services, public information and education programs, education and training for health professionals, quality monitoring of screening, and evaluations of such activities. Sets forth preferences in making the grants and requires equitable geographical distribution. Requires matching non-Federal funds in a specified ratio. Requires that States agree to: (1) provide all of certain services by a specified date; (2) switch to any improved screening procedures which become available; and (3) assure the quality of any screening procedures used. Directs the Secretary to establish guidelines for assuring the quality of mammography and cytological screening conducted under these provisions. Requires that low-income women be given priority in the provision of services. Requires that a charge for services, if any: (1) be made according to a public schedule; (2) be adjusted for income of the woman involved; and (3) not be imposed on any woman with incomes below the poverty line. Requires services to be provided throughout a State, including to members of any Indian tribe or tribal organization. Authorizes the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance. Directs the Secretary to provide for annual evaluations of programs carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the number of grants made to seven in FY 1991.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 19 July 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 19 July 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-380. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 July 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-380. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 9 March 1990

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