To extend for 5 years the authorization of appropriations for the sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program.

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Bill Number

HR 2518

Introduced

Jul 13, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Blood and blood diseases Health Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Hereditary and development disorders

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Summary

Amends the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 to reauthorize appropriations for FY2013-FY2017 for a demonstration program to develop and establish systemic mechanisms to improve the prevention and treatment of Sickle Cell Disease.

Actions

Jul 15, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 13, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 13, 2011

Introduced in House

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