Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009
Latest action · Jan 27, 2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897-898)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 27, 2009
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2016. Includes within such program: (1) a strategic review and prioritization of research grants; (2) an expansion of research programs, such as on predispositions to lung cancer; and (3) the expedited development of computer assisted diagnostic, surgical, treatment, and drug testing innovations.
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary to provide incentives for the development of chemoprevention drugs for precancerous conditions of the lung, drugs for targeted therapeutic treatments and vaccines for lung cancer, and new agents to curtail or prevent nicotine addiction.
Provides for compassionate access to drugs, biological products, and devices under the lung cancer mortality reduction program. Requires the Secretary to establish an early disease research and management program targeted at the high incidence and mortality rates among minority and low income populations.
Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with the Secretary in: (1) the development of the lung cancer mortality reduction program under this Act; (2) the implementation of an early detection and disease management research program for military personnel and veterans whose smoking history and exposure to carcinogens during active duty service has increased their risk for lung cancer; and (3) the implementation of coordinated care programs for military personnel and veterans diagnosed with lung cancer.
Requires the Secretary to establish a Lung Cancer Advisory Board to monitor the programs established under this Act.
Cosponsors 21
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 27, 2009 to Nov 30, 2010, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-KS | Sam Brownback | Original | Jan 27, 2009 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Feb 3, 2009 | |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | Feb 10, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Feb 13, 2009 | |
| R-LA | David Vitter | Feb 13, 2009 | |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | May 11, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Jun 18, 2009 | |
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Jul 29, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Oct 6, 2009 | |
| D-NC | Kay R. Hagan | Nov 17, 2009 | |
| D-MA | Paul Grattan Kirk Jr. | Nov 18, 2009 | |
| R-NE | Mike Johanns | Nov 19, 2009 | |
| R-GA | Saxby Chambliss | Nov 30, 2009 | |
| D-CO | Michael F. Bennet | Feb 4, 2010 | |
| D-IL | Roland Burris | Feb 4, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 27, 2009Introduced in Senate
- Jan 27, 2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897-898)
- Jan 27, 2009Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S896-897)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2112 | Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 | Related bill | Jun 8, 2009 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Advisory bodies
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Drug therapy
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health
- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
- Minority health
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Veterans' medical care
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 27, 2009Introduced in Senate
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