House Bills - 110th Congress

H.R. 1283—The Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007

On March 1, 2007, Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1283, the Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007. The provisions relevant to NIH would require the agency to establish the Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee; expand and intensify programs on juvenile arthritis; and award planning grants or contracts on juvenile arthritis. H.R. 1283 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The companion measure, S. 626, was introduced by Senator Edward Kennedy on February 15, 2007.

FLOOR ACTION

September 27, 2008 – The House passed H.R. 1283, by voice vote

Legislative Update (September 2008): Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007