HRES 672
110th Congress
House
Health
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Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
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Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Introduced: September 24, 2007
Introduced by:
Matsui, Doris O.
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 24, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 24, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1957)
Sep 24, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of available prostate cancer screening methods and treatment options; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the seriousness of the disease to improve screening, treatments, and cures; and (3) implement policy that improves access to, and the quality of, health care services that detect and treat prostate cancer.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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