A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how that disease affects African American men.
Latest action · Sep 21, 2006 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9906-9907)
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- IntroducedSep 21, 2006
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men.
Declares the critical importance of the designation of increased funding for: (1) research to address and attempt to end the health crisis; and (2) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots levels to end the health crisis.
Cosponsors
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Committees 1
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| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Referred Sep 21, 2006 |
Actions 3
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- Sep 21, 2006Introduced in Senate
- Sep 21, 2006Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9907)
- Sep 21, 2006Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9906-9907)
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how that disease affects African American men.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Sep 21, 2006Introduced in Senate
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