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SRES 383 112th Congress Senate Health Commemorative events and holidays Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Hereditary and development disorders Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods World health

A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as "Rare Disease Day".

Introduced: February 29, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Feb 29, 2012
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)
Feb 29, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)
Feb 29, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates February 29, 2012, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders.

Expresses support for the commitment of the United States and all countries to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.

What's happening now February 29, 2012

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)

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