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Designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced: September 24, 2015 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Sep 25, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 24, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 24, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.

Recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
What's happening now September 25, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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