S.Res. 47 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49.

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Expresses the sense of the Senate that studies are needed to further determine the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 49 through mammography and other emerging technologies and that the Senate urges the Advisory Panel for the National Cancer Institute to consider reissuing a specified guideline rescinded in 1993 and, until there is more definitive data, direct the public to consider guidelines issued by other organizations.

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H.Res. 40Expressing the sense of the House concerning the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49.
1997-02-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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1997-02-04
Introduced in Senate
1997-02-04
Submitted in the Senate.
1997-02-04
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S928-934, S936-937)
1997-02-04
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Roll Call #5 (Senate)
1997-02-04
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 5.
Roll Call #5 (Senate)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49.

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