HRES 709
118th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month", and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.
Introduced: September 20, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the need for screening and treating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes. The resolution also encourages all individuals in the United States to know their LDL-C number. High levels of LDL-C increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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