To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5794| House
| Updated: 5/15/2018
Gene Green
Democratic Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (9)
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2023 and revise the tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Health Resources and Services Administration may also award grants to state and local governments and federally-qualified health centers for TB prevention and treatment efforts. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on national TB prevention and treatment efforts.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCongressional oversightDrug therapyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and funding
To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5794| House
| Updated: 5/15/2018
Comprehensive TB Elimination Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2018-FY2023 and revise the tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Health Resources and Services Administration may also award grants to state and local governments and federally-qualified health centers for TB prevention and treatment efforts. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on national TB prevention and treatment efforts.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Gene Green
Democratic Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (9)
Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCongressional oversightDrug therapyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and funding