S. 717: 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act (GovTrack.us)

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S. 717:

21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act

111^th Congress

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A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Sen. Edward Kennedy [D-MA]show cosponsors (21)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Mar 26, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	...
	Senate Vote	...
	House Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 8:14AM]

Last Action:

Mar 26, 2009: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Jun 25, 2009 12:00 PM - Will this bill assist research that is dedicated to screening, that can lead to early detection and treatment? I work in research and often screening research programs are excluded from funding. Thank you. - Answer it!

Jul 10, 2009 8:31 AM - Will this bill cover research and funding for ultra rare cancers, like sarcoma, where there are over 5o types? - Answer it!

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Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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Prostate Cancer Foundation

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Lung Cancer Alliance

LiveStrong: The Lance Amstrong Foundation

American Cancer Society

American Gastroenterological Association

Colorectal Cancer Coalition

Karmanos Cancer Institute

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Friends of Cancer Research

National Association of Social Workers

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists

American Association of Cancer Research

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Prevent Cancer Foundation

(none)

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