HCONRES 228
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Breast cancer
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Mammography
Medical personnel
Medical tests
Self-care
Social Welfare
Special months
Victims
Volunteer workers
Women
Women's health
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Introduced: July 28, 2005
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 5, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms. Recognizes breast cancer survivors, the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer, and the work of national and community organizations in promoting breast cancer awareness, providing information, and offering treatment.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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