S. 1726100th CongressSenate Bill

Employee Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1987

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Employee Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends title XVII (Health Information and Health Promotion) of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake and support research and demonstration programs regarding: (1) worksite-based programs for public sector employees to promote healthy behavior and decrease unhealthy behavior; and (2) the special circumstances and problems encountered in providing health promotion and disease prevention programs to employees of small businesses. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of such title for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts regarding centers for research and demonstration of health promotion and disease prevention. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Introduced Sep 29, 1987
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Edward Kennedy

Democrat

U.S. Senator · MA

1 cosponsor — all Republican

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