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H.Res. 48 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for further studies and accurate guidelines regarding the use of mammograms and other technology to screen women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer.

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Introduced

11 February 1997

Last action

14 February 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that studies are needed to further determine the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 49 for breast cancer through mammograms and other emerging technologies and that the House urges the Advisory Panel for the National Cancer Institute to: (1) consider reissuing a specified guideline rescinded in 1993; or (2) direct the public to consider guidelines issued by other organizations until there is more definitive data.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E214-215)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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