S. 1902 · 108th Congress

A bill to establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jack Reed
Introduced
2003-11-20
Latest action
2003-11-20 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Digestive Diseases, which shall: (1) study the incidence, duration, and mortality rates of digestive diseases, as well as their social and economic impacts; (2) evaluate public and private facilities and resources (including trained personnel and research activities) for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of such diseases; (3) identify related disease management programs (including biological, behavioral, nutritional, environmental, and social programs); and (4) develop a long-range plan for the use and organization of national resources to effectively deal with digestive diseases.

Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of its final report.