October 4, 2002
Community Health Centers Bill Approved by House
On October 1, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3450) that would reauthorize community health centers andView More
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October 4, 2002
National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month
On October 3, the Senate approved a resolution (H. Con. Res. 388), by unanimous consent, expressing the sense of CongressView More
October 4, 2002
Birth Defects Prevention Bill Approved by Senate
On October 2, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 2980) that would reauthorize the Birth Defects PreventionView More
October 4, 2002
Fragile X Resolution Approved by House
On October 1, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 389) expressing congressional support for increased researchView More
October 4, 2002
House Panel Approves Legislation to Speed Approval of Medical Devices
The House Energy and Commerce Committee made quick work of a bill (H.R. 3580) aimed at expediting the Food andView More
October 4, 2002
Women Veterans’ Health Care Programs Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held an October 2 hearing to discuss the status of women’s health careView More
September 27, 2002
Veterans Bill Approved by Senate Benefits Women
On September 26, the Senate passed, by voice vote, a bill (S. 2237) that includes a number of extensions ofView More
September 27, 2002
Senate Panel Approves Birth Defect Prevention Bill
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on September 25 approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 2980) thatView More
September 27, 2002
Hispanic Health Disparities Subject of Hearing
On September 23, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Public Health held a hearing to discuss healthView More
September 27, 2002
Stem Cell Research Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
On September 25, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education held its 14th hearing onView More