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HCONRES 230 110th Congress House Commemorations Breast cancer Congressional tributes Health Health education Mammography Medical tests Special months Women Women's health

Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 10, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
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To President
Became law
Oct 30, 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 29, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12122)
Oct 29, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12122)
Oct 29, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 230.
Oct 29, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12122-12123)
Oct 29, 2007
Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 10, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 10, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 10, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in order to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms.

Salutes the more than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer each day.

Recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about breast cancer, providing information, and offering treatment to its sufferers.

Urges organizations and health practitioners to use this opportunity to promote awareness about breast cancer, to support monthly self-examinations, and to encourage annual mammograms.

What's happening now October 30, 2007

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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