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.