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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 22, 1993
Bone Marrow Donor Program Reauthorization Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the terms of office for members of the board of the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Modifies Registry functions. Authorizes grants and contracts to increase bone marrow donation, including through public education, training individuals in requesting donations, and testing and enrolling marrow donors. Authorizes appropriations. Mandates establishment, through grant or contract, of an office of patient advocacy and case management. (Current law requires the Registry to establish a system for patient advocacy.)
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Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S16984)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S16984)
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Introduced in Senate
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