The AUA has announced its support of H.R. 6389 (the Prostate Act), which, if passed, would require coordination and intensification of prostate cancer research by government departments.
The AUA has announced its support of H.R. 6389 (the Prostate Act), which, if passed, would require coordination and intensification of prostate cancer research by government departments.
The bill was introduced on Sept. 29 by the Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY), chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. A Senate version of the Prostate Act was introduced by Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and George Voinovich (R-OH).
In a statement, the AUA said it worked closely with lawmakers to develop this legislation, and recently honored Towns at an event held during the 2010 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.’s 2010 Annual Legislative Conference.
The Prostate Act will help foster greater national integration and coordination on the many efforts to promote more effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, public education, and health care delivery for this disease, the AUA said.
The bill includes the following provisions:
"The AUA is very pleased to offer its support of both the House and Senate versions of the Prostate Act," said AUA President Datta Wagle, MD. "This legislation is an important first step toward using government resources effectively to combat prostate cancer."
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