H.R. 2799 (112th): To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities.

Introduced:
Aug 05, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA35]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on August 5, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Aug 05, 2011
Referred to Committee Aug 05, 2011
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (19D) (show)
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House Energy and Commerce

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Last updated Aug 05, 2011.
3 pages

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8/5/2011--Introduced.
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to public and nonprofit private health care providers to provide treatment for diabetes in minority communities.
Requires the Secretary to ensure that such grants cover a variety of diabetes-related health care services, including routine care for diabetic patients, public education on diabetes prevention and control, eye care, foot care, and treatment for kidney disease and other complications of diabetes.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 6A: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
  • Subchapter II: GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
  • Part D: Primary Health Care
  • Subpart i: health centers
  • Section 254b: Health centers