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S. 2813 (113th)

National Prostate Cancer Council Act

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Introduced

16 September 2014

Last action

16 September 2014 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

12 August 2025

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Summary

National Prostate Cancer Council Act - Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the National Prostate Cancer Council on Screening, Early Detection, Assessment, and Monitoring of Prostate Cancer to: (1) develop and implement a strategic plan for the accelerated development of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer, (2) review the effectiveness of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer, (3) coordinate prostate cancer research and services across federal agencies, (4) evaluate all active federal prostate cancer programs, and (5) ensure the inclusion of men at high-risk for prostate cancer in clinical, research, and service efforts. Directs the Council to submit annual reports. Requires the first report to include recommendations based on an evaluation of prostate cancer research and gaps in the development and validation of diagnostic tools for prostate cancer. Requires subsequent reports to include: (1) an outline for a national research plan for creation and validation of diagnostic tools, (2) roles for specified agencies, (3) an analysis of the disparities in rates of prostate cancer in men at high risk, and (4) a review of the progress towards the realization of the strategic plan. Terminates the Council on December 31, 2019.

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Timeline

  1. 16 September 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 September 2014

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5630)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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