Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Jul 2003): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 6, would express support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. It highlights facts about COPD, including its prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and impact on individuals' lives and the U.S. economy. The resolution also notes that many individuals with COPD are not diagnosed or adequately treated.
The bill affects the general public by aiming to raise awareness about COPD. It is sponsored by Representative Cliff Stearns and co-sponsored by several other Representatives. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Official summary
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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
Timeline
17 Jul 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 6 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 6, would express support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. It highlights facts about COPD, including its prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and impact on individuals' lives and the U.S. economy. The resolution also notes that many individuals with COPD are not diagnosed or adequately treated. The bill affects the general public by aiming to raise awareness about COPD. It is sponsored by Representative Cliff Stearns and co-sponsored by several other Representatives. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2003, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Has H.Con.Res. 6 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 6. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 6?
- H.Con.Res. 6 was sponsored by Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 6?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (17 Jul 2003).
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