President Signs Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Act (Johanna's Law) Into Law

President Signs Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Act (Johanna's Law) Into Law

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, today, expressed his gratitude to supporters of legislation authorizing a $16.5 million program to educate women and healthcare providers about gynecologic cancers following President George W. Bush signing the legislation into law.

"Increasing awareness about gynecologic cancers offers an increased opportunity for early detection and saving lives," said Rep. Darrell Issa who authored H.R. 1245 along with Reps. Sander Levin, Rosa DeLauro, Kay Granger, and Dan Burton. "The enormous support this bill received from cancer survivors, healthcare providers, and friends and family of those who have fought gynecologic cancers was critical to its success."

The idea for the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Act, also known as "Johanna's Law," was conceived by Sheryl Silver, who lost her sister, Johanna, to ovarian cancer following a three-and-a-half year battle with the disease.

H.R. 1245 was originally introduced on March 10, 2005. It attracted 257 cosponsors and was passed by the House of Representatives on November 14, 2006, and the Senate on December 8. President Bush signed the measure into law on January 12, 2007.

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