New-born Genetic Screening Act of 1986
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 26, 1986)
New-born Genetic Screening Act of 1986 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Centers for Disease Control, to make program grants to States and local governments for neonatal screening programs for genetic diseases in new-born infants.
Sets forth application requirements.
Requires the Secretary to report to Congress by December 30, 1987, and December 30, 1989, regarding such program's effectiveness.
Makes Indian tribes eligible for such grants.
Authorizes FY 1987 through 1989 appropriations.
What just happenedJul 14, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 14, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 26, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 26, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 26, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House