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 8, 2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 6, 2017
- 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 6, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Sep 6, 2017 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 8, 2017Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sep 6, 2017Introduced in House
- Sep 6, 2017Referred 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 1086 | 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 rheumatologis | Identical bill | Sep 26, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Sep 6, 2017Introduced in House
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