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Expressing support for designation of May 2016 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Everywhere this bill has been
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Became law
Apr 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 13, 2016
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2289)
Apr 13, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors; and (3) those who are battling brain tumors and their families, friends, and caregivers.
Encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
Urges a collaborative public-private approach to brain tumor research.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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