Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require each recipient of a grant or contract for family planning services to: (1) provide information (in a culturally competent manner) concerning breast and cervical cancer, including information on the need and skills for breast self-examinations; and (2) refer clients for breast and cervical cancer screening, treatment, or other services.

Congress
103

Number
HR - 2293

Introduced on
1993-05-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/26/1993

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require each recipient of a grant or contract for family planning services to: (1) provide information (in a culturally competent manner) concerning breast and cervical cancer, including information on the need and skills for breast self-examinations; and (2) refer clients for breast and cervical cancer screening, treatment, or other services.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require each recipient of a grant or contract under section 1001 of the Public Health Service Act to provide information concerning breast and cervical cancer.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Breast cancer•
Cervical cancer•
Clinics•
Family planning and birth control•
Federal aid to health facilities•
Health education•
Mammography•
Medical screening•
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/24/2001

Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require each recipient of a grant or contract for family planning services to: (1) provide information (in a culturally competent manner) concerning brea...


Latest Action7/1/1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.