Know What House Legislation May Affect You
October 27, 2005
In January, the second session of the 109th Congress will begin. Any legislation not acted on before the end of this session will then have to be re-introduced with newly elected representatives in office. This is one of the reasons it is extremely important to be aware of legislation that will impact childhood cancer survivors. Below is some legislation that may be of interest:
House Resolution (H.R.)110 hopes to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. This act increases public notice of the use of pesticides and encourages the minimization of pesticides in schools. The resolution is in the subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. Introduced by Rep. Rush Holt (D-CT), the bill has 10 co-sponsors. This is an issue of interest to childhood cancer survivors because of links between the use of pesticides and an increased risk of childhood cancer.
Another bill, H.R. 323, supports efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research. This bill also discusses the importance of late-effects. Introduced by Deborah Pryce (R-OH), H.R. 323 currently has 80 co-sponsors and has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health subcommittee.
Also important is H.R. 3086, which plans to reduce health care costs and promote improved health for women. By providing supplemental grants for additional preventative health services, the program addresses nutrition, physical activity, and a variety of preventative screenings. Rosa DeLaura ( D-CT) introduced the bill, which has 39 cosponsors, and is also in the subcommittee on Health.
To stay abreast of current legislation visit Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet.
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October 27, 2005
In January, the second session of the 109th Congress will begin. Any legislation not acted on before the end of this session will then have to be re-introduced with newly elected representatives in office. This is one of the reasons it is extremely important to be aware of legislation that will impact childhood cancer survivors. Below is some legislation that may be of interest:House Resolution (H.R.)110 hopes to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. This act increases public notice of the use of pesticides and encourages the minimization of pesticides in schools. The resolution is in the subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research. Introduced by Rep. Rush Holt (D-CT), the bill has 10 co-sponsors. This is an issue of interest to childhood cancer survivors because of links between the use of pesticides and an increased risk of childhood cancer.
Another bill, H.R. 323, supports efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research. This bill also discusses the importance of late-effects. Introduced by Deborah Pryce (R-OH), H.R. 323 currently has 80 co-sponsors and has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health subcommittee.
Also important is H.R. 3086, which plans to reduce health care costs and promote improved health for women. By providing supplemental grants for additional preventative health services, the program addresses nutrition, physical activity, and a variety of preventative screenings. Rosa DeLaura ( D-CT) introduced the bill, which has 39 cosponsors, and is also in the subcommittee on Health.
To stay abreast of current legislation visit Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet.
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