Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.
Latest action · Sep 26, 2018 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 26, 2018
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists.
Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 26, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Sep 26, 2018 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred Sep 26, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 26, 2018Introduced in House
- Sep 26, 2018Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 506 | Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists. | Identical bill | Sep 8, 2017 |
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Sep 26, 2018Introduced in House
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