U.S. Congress - H.R.1394 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
H.R.1394 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
To establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To establish a comprehensive interagency response to reduce lung cancer mortality in a timely manner. as introduced.
- Short: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
4/6/2011--Introduced.Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2020. Requires the proOfficial Summary
4/6/2011--Introduced.Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a comprehensive program to achieve a 50% reduction in the mortality rate of lung cancer by 2020. Requires the program to include initiatives throughout HHS, including:(1) a strategic review and prioritization by the National Cancer Institute of research grants;
(2) the establishment by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of quality standards and guidelines for facilities that conduct computed tomography screening for lung cancer; and
(3) the provision of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a Lung Cancer Early Detection Program that provides low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations that are at high risk for lung cancer access to early detection services. Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate with the Secretary of HHS in implementing this Act and implementing coordinated care programs for military personnel and veterans diagnosed with lung cancer. Requires the Secretary of HHS to establish:
(1) the Lung Cancer Computed Tomography Screening and Treatment Demonstration Project; and
(2) the Lung Cancer Advisory Board to monitor the programs established under this Act.
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H.R.1394 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
rvandyke
February 09, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 9th Congressional district of Virginia. I am writing as your constituent in the 9th Congressional district of Virginia. I am writing as your constituent in the 9th Congressional district of Virginia. I support H.R.1394 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Renee VanDyke -
H.R.1394 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
epetro
December 10, 2011
With lung cancer taking more lives than four other cancers combined, I find it deplorable that funding is not being funneled into research for this disease and for public awareness to educate the bublic.
I find it absolutely appauling the even some doctors are ignorant to the facts. Our daughter, a non-smoker has had two thirds of her right lung removed due to lung cancer. Her oncologist and her surgeon stated the type of cancer she has is not caused by smoking. After three years in remi... -
H.R.1394 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011
epetro
December 03, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 11th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I support H.R.1394 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
As noted by Nicolle on September 16, 2011, "The legislation, S. 752 and H.R. 1394, re-introduced in the new Congress earlier this year, is the first-ever calling for a coordinated and comprehensive federal plan to addr...
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