H.R. 2538 — Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999

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Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a program, directly or through grants or contracts, for professional and public education and training, research, and epidemiological activities regarding folic acid and birth defects. Authorizes appropriations.

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S. 1384Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999
1999-07-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
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1999-07-15
Introduced in House
1999-07-15
Introduced in House
1999-07-15
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
1999-07-21
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1618-1619)
1999-07-22
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)
1999-07-30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999

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