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H.R. 931Became Law

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018

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Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters in order to collect history and occupational information that can be used to determine the incidence of cancer among firefighters. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC must enable the registry to connect to state-based cancer registries.

The CDC must also: (1) develop a strategy to encourage participation in the registry, (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry, and (3) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must make registry data available to the public and in accordance with privacy laws.

What just happenedJul 7, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-194.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27](R-NY)Sponsor
188 cosponsors114 D74 R
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188cosponsors2committees35actions1amendments1related bills12subjects
  1. Jul 7, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-194.

  2. Jul 7, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-194.

  3. Jul 7, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 7, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 27, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 27, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 22, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Jun 22, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5572)

  9. Jun 22, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5572)

  10. Jun 22, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Collins (NY) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5572-5573)

  11. May 14, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. May 14, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. May 10, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. May 10, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. May 10, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2631-2632)

  16. May 10, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  17. May 10, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  18. Sep 13, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  19. Sep 12, 2017FloorH38310

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

  20. Sep 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7248-7249)

  21. Sep 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7248-7249)

  22. Sep 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 931.

  23. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7248-7251)

  24. Sep 12, 2017FloorH30300

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

  25. Sep 8, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.

  26. Sep 8, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-301.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Sep 8, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-301.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  31. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  32. Feb 10, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  33. Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  34. Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 7, 201849

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters in order to collect history and occupational information that can be used to determine the incidence of cancer among firefighters. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC must enable the registry to connect to state-based cancer registries.

The CDC must also: (1) develop a strategy to encourage participation in the registry, (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry, and (3) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must make registry data available to the public and in accordance with privacy laws.

Passed Senate amendedMay 10, 201835

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters in order to collect history and occupational information that can be used to determine the incidence of cancer among firefighters. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC must enable the registry to connect to state-based cancer registries.

The CDC must also: (1) develop a strategy to encourage participation in the registry, (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry, and (3) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must make registry data available to the public and in accordance with privacy laws.

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201736

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters to collect history and occupational information that can be linked to existing data in state cancer registries. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information regarding cancer among firefighters. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC may incorporate questions into existing public health surveys, questionnaires, and other databases.

The CDC must: (1) develop a strategy to maximize participation in the registry; (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry; (3) encourage inclusion in the registry of data on minority, female, and volunteer firefighters; and (4) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must develop a process for making registry data available for research without a fee if findings or publications from the research are made public or available to stakeholders.

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reduce FY2018 funding for revitalization of CDC facilities.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 8, 201717

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters to collect history and occupational information that can be linked to existing data in state cancer registries. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information regarding cancer among firefighters. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC may incorporate questions into existing public health surveys, questionnaires, and other databases.

The CDC must: (1) develop a strategy to maximize participation in the registry; (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry; (3) encourage inclusion in the registry of data on minority, female, and volunteer firefighters; and (4) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must develop a process for making registry data available for research without a fee if findings or publications from the research are made public or available to stakeholders.
Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2017

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2017

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters to collect history and occupational information that can be linked to existing data in state cancer registries. The registry must be used to improve monitoring of cancer among firefighters and to collect and publish epidemiological information regarding cancer among firefighters. The CDC should seek to include specified information in the registry, including the number and type of fire incidents attended by an individual.

To collect information for the registry, the CDC may incorporate questions into existing public health surveys, questionnaires, and other databases.

The CDC must: (1) develop a strategy to maximize participation in the registry; (2) develop guidance for states and firefighting agencies regarding the registry; (3) encourage inclusion in the registry of data on minority, female, and volunteer firefighters; and (4) seek feedback on the registry from nonfederal experts.

The CDC must develop a process for making registry data available for research without a fee if findings or publications from the research are made public or available to stakeholders.
Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 — Informed