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A resolution designating February 28, 2019, as "Rare Disease Day".

Introduced: February 28, 2019 See on congress.gov
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Feb 28, 2019
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
Feb 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution (1) designates February 28, 2019, as Rare Disease Day; (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders; and (3) expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

What's happening now February 28, 2019

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)