To provide for an increase in funding for research on uterine fibroids through the National Institutes of Health, and to provide for a program to provide information and education to the public on such fibroids.

Summary

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Uterine Fibroids Research and Education Act of 2001 - Authorizes appropriations for National Institutes of Health uterine fibroid research. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a related public awareness program.

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Introduced(5/2/01)

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Cosponsors (17)

Sherman

House (D) California

Thompson

House (D) Mississippi

Pallone

House (D) New Jersey

DeLauro

House (D) Connecticut

Davis

House (D) Illinois

Clyburn

House (D) South Carolina

DeGette

House (D) Colorado

Velázquez

House (D) New York

Kaptur

House (D) Ohio

Schakowsky

House (D) Illinois

Topics

Health

Government Spending & Operations

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 15, 2001