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 prostate cancer affects African-American men.

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Bill Number

SRES 191

Introduced

Jun 18, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6819)

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Topics

Cancer Health Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Minority health

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Summary

Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African-American men. Urges federal agencies to designate additional funds for research and for education, awareness, and early detection efforts at the grassroots level to end that crisis.

Actions

Jun 18, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6819)
Jun 18, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6819)
Jun 18, 2009

Introduced in Senate

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