H.R. 6089 would amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inPediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to editrequire the wiki and beDirector of the firstNational Institutes of Health (NIH), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to provideaward grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for planning, establishing, and providing basic operating support for up to 20 national pediatric research consortia. Requires each such consortium to: (1) supplement, but not replace, the establishment of a detailed summarycomprehensive pediatric research portfolio; (2) conduct basic, clinical, behavioral, social, and translational research; and (3) conduct training and demonstration of advanced diagnostic and treatment methods relating to pediatrics.

Requires the bill!)Director of NIH to provide for the coordination of information and ensure regular communication between consortia.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008:5/21/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Commerce.Health.
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== Points in Favor ==

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