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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5939| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2020
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019 This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. (The cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein.) The National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information about triple-negative breast cancer for the public and for health care providers, respectively. Among other topics, the information must cover the elevated risk for minority women and the availability of a range of treatment options for such cancers.
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Feb 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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CancerGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's health

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5939| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2020
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2019 This bill requires research and education activities related to triple-negative breast cancer. (The cells of these breast cancers are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and excess HER2 protein.) The National Institutes of Health must conduct and support research into the disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration must develop and disseminate information about triple-negative breast cancer for the public and for health care providers, respectively. Among other topics, the information must cover the elevated risk for minority women and the availability of a range of treatment options for such cancers.
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Timeline
Feb 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical educationMedical researchMinority healthResearch administration and fundingWomen's health