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Expressing support for designation of April as National Limb Loss Awareness Month.
Introduced: February 2, 2010
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 2, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2010
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Limb Loss Awareness Month.
Recognizes: (1) the nation's commitment to advancing health policies aimed at preventing limb loss, promoting awareness about the causes of limb loss, and expanding access to devices, care, and rehabilitation aimed at allowing people with limb loss to lead independent, productive lives; (2) the people in the United States living with limb loss; and (3) the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those so afflicted and who continue to work to prevent limb loss and to improve follow-up care and rehabilitation outcomes.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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