HRES 964
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Alzheimer's disease
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Introduced: July 28, 2006
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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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 1, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, including efforts to: (1) raise public awareness about Alzheimer's; (2) promote early evaluation, diagnosis, planning, and treatment; and (3) encourage progress toward the development of a national health policy to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and to ensure that people with dementia receive a diagnosis and appropriate care.
Encourages Americans who may be experiencing memory impairment to seek an evaluation and diagnosis.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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