November 21, 2003
House Approves Pediatric Research Equity Act
On November 19, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 650) to require pharmaceutical manufacturers to test productsView More
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November 21, 2003
House Subcommittee Examines Federal Autism Initiatives
On November 20, the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness held a hearing to discuss federal initiativesView More
November 14, 2003
Birth Defects Bill Approved by Senate
On November 11, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 286) to reauthorize and expand the Birth DefectsView More
November 14, 2003
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on State Smoking Prevention Efforts
On November 12, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing to determine how states are using theView More
November 7, 2003
Mental Health Focus of Senate Subcommittee Hearing
On November 4, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Substance Abuse heard testimony on a report releasedView More
November 7, 2003
Senate Subcommittee Hears Testimony on the Health Effects of Mercury
On November 5, the Senate Science Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards held a hearing on mercury emissions. Of particularView More
October 31, 2003
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Combat Obesity
On October 29, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 1172) toView More
October 31, 2003
Senate Committee Hears Testimony on the Dangers of Dietary Supplements
On October 28, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the dangers of dietary supplements andView More
October 24, 2003
Senate Recognizes National Cancer Prevention Month
On October 23, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 252) designating February 2004 as “National CancerView More
October 17, 2003
Senate Approves Legislation Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination
On October 14, the Senate approved, 95-0, a bill (S. 1053) that would prohibit employers and health insurance companies fromView More