H.R. 2290101st CongressHouse Bill

Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989

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Infectious Disease Control Act of 1989 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Program for Tropical Medicine to achieve optimal prevention of human infectious diseases originating in the tropics and to plan and coordinate governmental and non-governmental activities. Requires the Program to be administered by a Director selected by the Secretary. Sets forth Program responsibilities of the Director and requires the Director to prepare a plan for the implementation of those responsibilities. Establishes the National Committee on Tropical Medicine to advise the Director. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992.

Introduced May 9, 1989
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Ralph Regula

Republican

U.S. Representative · OH-16

Bipartisan — 42 cosponsors (29 D, 13 R)

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