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H.R. 2202 (105th)

National Bone Marrow Registry Reauthorization Act of 1998

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Introduced

17 July 1997

Last action

16 July 1998 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-196.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

National Marrow Donor Program Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to replace provisions relating to the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry with provisions mandating establishment, by contract, of a program to assist patients needing a blood stem cell transplant in searching for biologically unrelated donor individuals. Sets forth program functions, including: (1) maintaining one or more donor and one or more recipient registries; (2) educational activities (including donor recruitment and professional and public information); and (3) establishing the Office of Patient Advocacy and Case Management. Mandates: (1) standards regarding quality, tissue typing, donor informed consent, and patient advocacy; (2) donor selection criteria; (3) stem cell collection and transportation procedures; (4) confidentiality standards; and (5) procedures for integrating participating donor registries and centers. Mandates criminal penalties for confidentiality violations. Authorizes appropriations. Mandates a plan to effectuate efficiencies in the relationship between the program and donor centers.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 July 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 April 1998

    Committee

    Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health and Environment and by the Senate Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 May 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 May 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 May 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 14 May 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 May 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 305.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 18 May 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-538.

    Source: Committee

  12. 18 May 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-538.

    Source: Committee

  13. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3425-3429)

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 20 May 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 20 May 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E914-915)

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 24 June 1998

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 June 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  23. 24 June 1998

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7037)

    Source: Discharge

  24. 24 June 1998

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7037)

    Source: Committee

  25. 25 June 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 8 July 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 July 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 16 July 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  29. 16 July 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-196.

    Source: President

  30. 16 July 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 19 May 1998

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