H.R. 1995 (111th): Diabetes in Minority Populations Evaluation Act of 2010

Introduced:
Apr 21, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO1]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 28, 2010 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Apr 21, 2009
Referred to Committee Apr 21, 2009
Reported by Committee Sep 23, 2010
Passed House Sep 28, 2010
Cosponsors
42 cosponsors (36D, 6R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare a report on the research and other public health activities of the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to diabetes among minority populations.

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Text

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Last updated Sep 29, 2010.
4 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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9/28/2010--Passed House amended.
Diabetes in Minority Populations Evaluation Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the research and other public health activities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to diabetes among minority populations.
Requires the report to include an evaluation of:
(1) research on diabetes among minority populations;
(2) surveillance and data collection on diabetes among minority populations;
(3) community-based interventions targeting minority populations;
(4) education and training of health professionals (including community health workers) on the prevention and management of diabetes and its related complications that is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration; and
(5) recommendations for improvement of HHS research and other public health activities with respect to diabetes among minority populations, including recommendations for coordination and comprehensive planning of such research and activities.

House Republican Conference Summary

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This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hr1995.

Summary

H.R. 1995 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report on the Department's research and other public health activities regarding diabetes among minority populations.   The report would include the following: (1) evaluation of research, (2) surveillance and data collection, (3) community-based interventions, (4) education and training of health professionals, and (5) recommendations for improvement.

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