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Bill106th CongressFiled Feb 12, 1999Health
H.R. 762

Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 2000

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 10, 2000)

Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 2000 - Title I: Research on Lupus - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute regarding lupus.

Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) ensure that grant projects provide services for lupus diagnosis and disease management; and (2) integrate such projects with other grant programs carried out by the Secretary. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 11, 2000

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17](D-FL)Sponsor
245 cosponsors180 D64 R1 I
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  1. Oct 11, 2000IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Oct 10, 2000FloorH38310

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

  3. Oct 10, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 2 (Roll no. 521). (text: CR H9532)

  4. Oct 10, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 2 (Roll no. 521).(text: CR H9532)

  5. Oct 10, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9574-9575)

  6. Oct 10, 2000FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Oct 10, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 762.

  8. Oct 10, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9532-9535)

  9. Oct 10, 2000FloorH30300

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

  10. Oct 10, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.

  11. Oct 10, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-950.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Oct 10, 2000Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-950.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Sep 26, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Sep 26, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Sep 26, 2000CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Health and Environment Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jul 12, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1513-1514)

  17. Mar 1, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  18. Feb 12, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Feb 12, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Feb 12, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 10, 200036
Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 2000 - Title I: Research on Lupus - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute regarding lupus.

Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) ensure that grant projects provide services for lupus diagnosis and disease management; and (2) integrate such projects with other grant programs carried out by the Secretary. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 12, 199900

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Research on Lupus

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus

Lupus Research and Care Amendments of 1999 - Title I: Research on Lupus - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand and intensify research and related activities of the Institute regarding lupus.

Requires the Director to: (1) coordinate such activities with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes and agencies of the National Institutes of Health; and (2) conduct or support research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and to find a cure for, lupus, including research to determine the reasons underlying the elevated prevalence of the disease among African-American and other women.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Delivery of Services Regarding Lupus - Mandates grants for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with lupus and their families. Regulates charges (whether they are characterized as enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, cost sharing, copayments, coinsurance, or other charges) imposed by grantees on service recipients. Authorizes technical assistance. Authorizes appropriations.