United States · Law · S
S. 1722 (105th)
Women's Health Research and Prevention Amendments of 1998
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
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
6 March 1998
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
6 March 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1510-1511)
Source: IntroReferral
6 March 1998
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
16 July 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8417)
Source: IntroReferral
17 July 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8510-8511)
Source: IntroReferral
12 October 1998
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12396-12397)
Source: Floor
12 October 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
12 October 1998
Discharge
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
12 October 1998
Committee
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
13 October 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
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
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 October 1998
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10789-10796, H10801-10802)
Source: Floor
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
13 October 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
13 October 1998
Floor
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
13 October 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
13 October 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
13 October 1998
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
22 October 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
22 October 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
31 October 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-340.
Source: President
31 October 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
31 October 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 31 October 1998 · Download file
- Referred in House · 13 October 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 12 October 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 6 March 1998 · Download file
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Referred in House (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 12 October 1998
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Cosponsor
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