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To provide for research and education with respect to triple-negative breast cancer, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1984| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2017
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for research on triple-negative breast cancer (the cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must develop and disseminate to the public information regarding triple-negative breast cancer, including information on: (1) the incidence and prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer among women, (2) the elevated risk for minority women, and (3) the availability of a range of treatment options. The Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information on triple-negative breast cancer to health care providers.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

CancerGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's health

To provide for research and education with respect to triple-negative breast cancer, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1984| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2017
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for research on triple-negative breast cancer (the cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must develop and disseminate to the public information regarding triple-negative breast cancer, including information on: (1) the incidence and prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer among women, (2) the elevated risk for minority women, and (3) the availability of a range of treatment options. The Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information on triple-negative breast cancer to health care providers.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's health