OFFICIAL TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED: (DATA FURNISHED BY THE HOUSE)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend programs
relating to the health of individuals who are members of minority groups, and
for other purposes.
SHORT TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED:
Minority Health Improvement Act of 1994
Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act
COMMITTEE(S) OF REFERRAL:
House Energy and Commerce
DETAILED STATUS STEPS:
HOUSE ACTIONS
Feb 11, 94 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 11, 94 For Previous Action See H.R.3804.
Feb 23, 94 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 94 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
DIGEST AS INTRODUCED:
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I: Office of Minority Health
Title II: Primary Health Services
Title III: Health Professions Programs
Title IV: Research
Title V: Native Hawaiian Health Care
Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions
Title VII: General Provisions
Minority Health Improvement Act of 1994 - Title I: Office of Minority
Health - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the duties of the
Office of Minority Health. Provides for the establishment of the Advisory
Committee on Minority Health to advise the Secretary of Health and Human
Services concerning minority health. Authorizes appropriations through FY
1997.
(Sec. 102) Requires each of the following agencies to establish its own
Office of Minority Health, the: (1) Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention; (2) Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; (3) Health
Resources and Services Administration; (4) Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration; and (5) National Institutes of Health. Reserves 0.5
percent of an agency's appropriation for such Office.
Title II: Primary Health Services - Provides for the treatment of
pregnant women for substance abuse by migrant health centers and community
health centers. Authorizes the development and operation of more than one
migrant or community health center in a catchment area if specified
circumstances exist. Permits such centers to offer offsite services.
Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 202) Extends, through FY 1998, authorizations of appropriations for
health services for: (1) the homeless; and (2) residents of public housing.
(Sec. 204) Sets forth provisions concerning grants for: (1) loan
repayment programs regarding obligated service of health professionals; (2)
the operation of State offices of rural health, and (3) demonstrations for
community scholarship programs regarding obligated services of health
professionals.
(Sec. 207) Revises provisions concerning programs regarding birth defects.
(Sec. 208) Athorizes grants for up to 19 demonstrations projects for the
purpose of reducing the incidence of: (1) infant mortality; (2) fetal deaths;
(3) maternal mortality; (4) fetal alcohol syndrome; and (5) low-birthweight
births. Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 209) Provides for demonstration projects regarding diabetic-
retinopathy. Authorizes appropriations.
Title III: Health Professions Programs - Revises provisions concerning
scholarships for students of exceptional financial need. Requires students
receiving such a scholarship to be from a disadvantaged background.
Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 304) Revises provisions concerning Centers of Excellence. Requires
grants to be made only to designated health professions schools. Authorizes
appropriations.
(Sec. 305) Revises provisions concerning educational assistance regarding
undergraduates. Authorizes grants to assist disadvantaged students who are
interested in a career in the health professions who are students of either
elementary, secondary, or higher level schools. Authorizes appropriations.
Title IV: Research - Directs the Director of the Office of Research on
Minority Health to establish the Advisory Committee on Research on Minority
Health.
(Sec. 402) Revises activities of the Agency for Health Care Policy and
Research.
(Sec. 403) Authorizes appropriations for the National Center for Health
Statistics for health statistical and epidemiological activities.
Title V: Native Hawaiian Health Care - Revises the Native Hawaiian
Health Care Improvement Act completely, including: (1) the findings,
declaration of policy, and intent of the Congress; (2) the comprehensive
health care master plan for Native Hawaiians; (3) functions of Papa Ola
Lokahi; (4) provisions concerning Native Hawiian health care systems; (5)
administration of grants and contracts; (6) scholarship provisions; (7)
assignment of personnel; and (8) definitions. Authorizes appropriations
through FY 2000 to carry out the Act.
Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes appropriations through
FY 1997 for health services for Pacific Islanders under the Disadvantaged
Minority Health Improvement Act of 1990.
(Sec. 604) Provides for the establishment of such technical and scientific
peer review groups and scientific program advisory committees as are necessary
to carry out the functions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Title VII: General Provisions - Sets forth effective date provisions.
COSPONSOR COSPONSORED ON WITHDRAWN ON
Rep Synar 02/11/94
Rep Richardson 02/11/94
Rep Towns 02/11/94
Rep Washington 02/11/94
Rep Upton 02/11/94
Rep Franks, G. 02/11/94
Rep Mineta 02/11/94
Rep Matsui 02/11/94
Rep Serrano 02/11/94
Rep Gutierrez 02/11/94
Rep Pastor 02/11/94
Rep Menendez 02/11/94
Rep Romero-Barcelo 02/11/94
Rep Velazquez 02/11/94
Rep Underwood 02/11/94
Rep Ortiz 03/01/94
Rep Torres 03/01/94
Rep Becerra 03/23/94