A bill to provide for the awarding of grants for the purchase of drugs used in the treatment of AIDS.
Public Law 100-471 · S. 2846 · 100th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 4, 1988 · Health
Sponsor: Sen. Lowell Weicker (R-CT)
Cosponsors (6): Sen. Ted Kennedy, Sen. Alan Cranston,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends title III (General Powers and Duties of Public Health Service) of the Public Health Service Act to add provisions authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to assist in the provision of drugs determined to prolong the lives of individuals with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related conditions. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits grants from being made after March 31, 1989. Declares that the provisions added by this Act shall cease to exist on March 31, 1989.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 7 actions.
- Oct 4, 1988Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-471.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 3, 1988PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 30, 1988FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Rule Passed House.
- Sep 29, 1988FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.