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S. 1722 (105th)

Women's Health Research and Prevention Amendments of 1998

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 March 1998

Last action

31 October 1998 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-340.

Sponsors

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

21 April 2025

Healthcare · Education

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Provisions Relating to Women's Health Research at the National Institutes of Health Title II: Provisions Relating to Women's Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Women's Health Research and Prevention Amendments of 1998 - Title I: Provisions Relating to Women's Health Research at the National Institutes of Health - Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for programs regarding diethylstilbestrol (DES). Mandates a program of education of health professionals and the public concerning DES. (Sec. 102) Extends the authorizations of appropriations for: (1) research on osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and related bone disorders; (2) the National Cancer Institute; (3) breast cancer programs; and (4) programs on ovarian and other cancers of the reproductive system of women. (Sec. 104) Mandates expansion, intensification, and coordination of research and related activities of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute regarding heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 105) Extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Institute on Aging. (Sec. 106) Requires that the Director of the National Institutes of Health (currently, the Director of the Office of Research on Women's Health) appoint members of the Advisory Committee on Women's Health. Title II: Provisions Relating to Women's Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Center for Health Statistics and the National Program of Cancer Registries. (Sec. 203) Requires that certain breast and cervical cancer programs be carried out through public or private (currently, public or nonprofit private) entities. Extends authorizations of appropriations for various preventive health measures relating to breast and cervical cancers. (Sec. 204) Extends the authorizations of appropriations for: (1) centers for research and demonstration regarding health promotion and disease prevention; and (2) community projects to coordinate intervention and prevention of domestic violence.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 1998

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1510-1511)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 July 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8417)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 17 July 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8510-8511)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 12 October 1998

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12396-12397)

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 October 1998

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 12 October 1998

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 October 1998

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 1 (Roll No. 529).

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 October 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 1 (Roll No. 529).

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10789-10796, H10801-10802)

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 October 1998

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 October 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 22 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  21. 22 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  22. 31 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-340.

    Source: President

  23. 31 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 31 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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