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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p>Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.</p> <p>Prohibits use of funds under this Act for direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. </p> <p>(Sec. 4) Sets forth application and annual report requirements.</p> <p>(Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p>Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.</p> <p>Prohibits use of funds under this Act for direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. </p> <p>(Sec. 4) Sets forth application and annual report requirements.</p> <p>(Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p>Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretaries of Education, of State, and of Health and Human Services to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics for specified education, international, and health activities, including ones promoting Special Olympics and a greater understanding of contributions to society by individuals with intellectual disabilities both within and outside of the United States.</p> <p>Prohibits use of funds under this Act for direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. </p> <p>Sets forth application and annual report requirements.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009.</p>]]></text>
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