A bill to provide for the establishment of a registry to identify and aid individuals who have been exposed to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES), and for other purposes.

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Introduced

28 February 1985

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Status

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

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national registry to facilitate: (1) the identification of women who received diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant and their children; (2) informing such individuals of developments related to DES; and (3) the dissemination of information regarding the detection and health effects of DES. Directs the Secretary to provide grants to assist States in establishing DES screening and diagnostic programs. Authorizes appropriations.

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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 28 February 1985
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/551
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