Senate Bills - 109th Congress

S. 628—The Health Promotion Funding Integrated Research, Synthesis, and Training Act or the Health Promotion FIRST Act

On March 15, 2005, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), introduced S. 628, the Health Promotion Funding Integrated Research, Synthesis, and Training Act or the Health Promotion FIRST Act. The bill would require OBSSR to develop, and periodically review and as appropriate revise, a plan on how to best develop the basic science of health promotion through the NIH agencies. The bill would also authorize $30 million for FY 2006 to conduct or support early research programs and research training regarding health promotion. S. 628 has three cosponsors and was referred to the Senate HELP Committee.

Legislative Update: Health Promotion Funding Integrated Research, Synthesis, and Training Act