Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1429

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 9, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Apr 12, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]

Democrat·CA-24
Bioguide ID: C001036
First Name: LOIS
Last Name: CAPPS
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,429
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 9, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Apr 12, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 9, 20130

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand, intensify, and coordinate NIH activities relating to scleroderma, with particular emphasis on: (1) research focused on the etiology of scleroderma and the development of new treatment options; (2) clinical research to evaluate new treatments options; and (3) basic research on the relationship between scleroderma and secondary conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension, gastroparesis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and Sjogren's Syndrome.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out an educational campaign to increase public awareness of scleroderma. Permits print, video, and web-based materials distributed through this campaign to include: (1) basic information on scleroderma and its symptoms; and (2) information on the incidence and prevalence of scleroderma, diseases and conditions affiliated with scleroderma, or the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma.

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing
Government information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingImmunology and vaccinationMedical researchMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesResearch administration and funding

Introduced in House

Apr 9, 2013

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013 — Informed