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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 4, 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Formula Grants for State Core Functions of Public Health Title II: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Activities Title III: Repeals Public Health Enhancement Act of 1995 - Title I: Formula Grants for State Core Functions of Public Health - Amends the Public Health Service Act to consolidate grant programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into formula grants to States for core functions of public health, including: (1) data collection and needs assessment; (2) environmental protection and safety of housing, workplaces, food and water, and the public health of communities; (3) investigation and control of adverse health conditions; (4) public information and education programs; (5) accountability and quality assurance; (6) provision of laboratory services; (7) training and education; and (8) leadership, policy development, and administration. Sets restrictions on the use of grant funds and limitations on administrative expenses. Requires development of a fund distribution formula which incorporates measures of population, the health status of the population, and the financial resources of the various States. Requires, under specified conditions, the reservation of portions of State allotments for Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Authorizes appropriations. Requires development of a uniform application that States shall use to apply for grants. Requires certain State assurances in applications, including State-specific descriptions of deficiencies and successes in the State's public health system. Requires the development of a Uniform Core Public Health Functions Reporting System which uses outcomes consistent with the goals of Healthy People 2000. Title II: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Activities - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the CDC Director, to submit to the President and the Congress a report containing certain information, including: (1) a description of CDC activities and recommendations for legislative changes; and (2) a description of steps taken to improve and streamline grants and contracting accountability. Requires the Secretary, through the CDC Director, to address priority public health needs of regional and national significance through the provision of training, technical assistance, applied research, and demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Repeals - Repeals specified provisions of the Public Health Service Act.
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Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R–KS
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S398, S401)
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