[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 51 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 51

 To amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the United States 
  Military Cancer Institute as an establishment within the Uniformed 
Services University of the Health Sciences, to require the Institute to 
promote the health of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents 
 by enhancing cancer research and treatment, to provide for a study of 
 the epidemiological causes of cancer among various ethnic groups for 
 cancer prevention and early detection efforts, and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 6, 2009

  Mr. Inouye introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                                 A BILL


 
 To amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the United States 
  Military Cancer Institute as an establishment within the Uniformed 
Services University of the Health Sciences, to require the Institute to 
promote the health of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents 
 by enhancing cancer research and treatment, to provide for a study of 
 the epidemiological causes of cancer among various ethnic groups for 
 cancer prevention and early detection efforts, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. THE UNITED STATES MILITARY CANCER INSTITUTE.

    (a) Establishment.--Chapter 104 of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2118. United States Military Cancer Institute
    ``(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a United States Military Cancer 
Institute in the University. The Director of the United States Military 
Cancer Institute is the head of the Institute.
    ``(2) The Institute is composed of clinical and basic scientists in 
the Department of Defense who have an expertise in research, patient 
care, and education relating to oncology and who meet applicable 
criteria for participation in the Institute.
    ``(3) The components of the Institute include military treatment 
and research facilities that meet applicable criteria and are 
designated as affiliates of the Institute.
    ``(b) Research.--(1) The Director of the United States Military 
Cancer Institute shall carry out research studies on the following:
            ``(A) The epidemiological features of cancer, including 
        assessments of the carcinogenic effect of genetic and 
        environmental factors, and of disparities in health, inherent 
        or common among populations of various ethnic origins.
            ``(B) The prevention and early detection of cancer.
            ``(C) Basic, translational, and clinical investigation 
        matters relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (A) 
        and (B).
    ``(2) The research studies under paragraph (1) shall include 
complementary research on oncologic nursing.
    ``(c) Collaborative Research.--The Director of the United States 
Military Cancer Institute shall carry out the research studies under 
subsection (b) in collaboration with other cancer research 
organizations and entities selected by the Institute for purposes of 
the research studies.
    ``(d) Annual Report.--(1) Promptly after the end of each fiscal 
year, the Director of the United States Military Cancer Institute shall 
submit to the President of the University a report on the results of 
the research studies carried out under subsection (b).
    ``(2) Not later than 60 days after receiving the annual report 
under paragraph (1), the President of the University shall transmit 
such report to the Secretary of Defense and to Congress.''.
    (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of 
chapter 104 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following 
new item:

``2118. United States Military Cancer Institute.''.
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