Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 5869 Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5869

Bill 117 HR 5869, also known as the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021, aims to establish a national registry for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer often caused by exposure to asbestos. The registry would be named after Mary Jo Lawyer Spano, a mesothelioma patient and advocate who passed away in 2020.

The purpose of the registry is to collect and maintain data on mesothelioma patients in order to improve understanding of the disease, track trends in diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The registry would be overseen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and would include information such as patient demographics, medical history, and exposure to asbestos.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information, as well as requirements for reporting data to the registry. Additionally, the CDC would be required to periodically analyze and report on the data collected in the registry to Congress and the public. Overall, the Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021 seeks to improve research and awareness of mesothelioma, ultimately leading to better treatment options and outcomes for patients affected by this devastating disease.

Congressional Summary of HR 5869

Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021

This bill requires the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a mesothelioma patient registry. (Mesothelioma is a cancer of the tissue lining the lung, chest, and abdomen areas and is generally associated with asbestos exposure.) The registry must include information relating to the incidence and prevalence of mesothelioma in the United States, including treatment outcomes and demographics.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5869

Bill HR 5869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5869 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5869's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 5, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5869

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5869

Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2021To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry, and for other purposes.

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