H.R. 485697th CongressHouse Bill

Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981

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Minority Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 1981 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of cancer detection and treatment among minorities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out specified cancer demonstration projects during fiscal year 1983. Includes some of these projects under Medicaid coverage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress within one year. Directs the Secretary to recruit minority health and medical students for training to provide cancer treatment among minorities.

Introduced Oct 28, 1981
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Mickey Leland

Democrat

U.S. Representative · TX-18

19 cosponsors — mostly Democrats

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