Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019
Latest action (18 Mar 2019): Introduced
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Official summary
Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019
This bill requires the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a mesothelioma patient registry. (Mesothelioma is a cancer of the tissue lining the lung, chest, and abdomen areas and is generally associated with asbestos exposure.) The registry must include information relating to the incidence and prevalence of mesothelioma in the United States, including treatment outcomes and demographics.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1824 do?
- Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2019 This bill requires the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a mesothelioma patient registry. (Mesothelioma is a cancer of the tissue lining the lung, chest, and abdomen areas and is generally associated with asbestos exposure.) The registry must include information relating to the incidence and prevalence of mesothelioma in the United States, including treatment outcomes and demographics.
- Has H.R. 1824 become law?
- Not yet. As of 18 Mar 2019, H.R. 1824 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1824?
- H.R. 1824 was sponsored by Rep. John Katko [R-NY24, 2015-2022] (Republican-NY), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1824?
- Introduced (18 Mar 2019).
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