S. 1384 — 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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H.R. 2538Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999
1999-07-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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1999-07-16
Introduced in Senate
1999-07-16
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8740)
1999-07-16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Folic Acid Promotion and Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1999

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