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Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993

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Congressional Summary of HR 2293

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2293

Bill HR 2293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 1993. Bill HR 2293 was introduced during Congress 103 and was introduced to the House on May 26, 1993.  Bill HR 2293's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. as of July 1, 1993

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2293

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2293

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2293

Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993
To 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.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993

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