108th Congress

P.L. 108-75 - Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act

On August 15, 2003, the President signed into law S. 1015, the Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, as P.L. 108-75. This legislation authorizes grants through the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. In addition, it requires NIEHS to conduct or support research into methods to control the population of insects and vermin that transmit dangerous diseases to humans.

Legislative Update (August 2003): Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act

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