SRES 616
114th Congress
Senate
Health
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
Introduced: November 17, 2016
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6488-6489)
Nov 17, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging individuals to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options and enhancing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6488-6489)
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