Supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jun 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 180, supports the establishment and observance of an annual African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Its stated goals are to increase awareness about bone marrow donation and encourage more African Americans to register as potential donors with the National Marrow Donor Program. The resolution outlines the process for becoming a volunteer donor and highlights the need for diverse donors to improve transplant matching for all patients.
The resolution specifically affects individuals who could potentially donate bone marrow or blood stem cells, as well as patients with certain blood diseases who may need transplants. It aims to increase the representation of African Americans on the National Marrow Donor Program Registry, noting that while matches can come from any background, African American patients are most likely to match with other African Americans. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2007 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Health, where it currently stands.
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Timeline
28 Jun 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
28 Jun 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 180 do?
- This House Concurrent Resolution, H.Con.Res. 180, supports the establishment and observance of an annual African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Its stated goals are to increase awareness about bone marrow donation and encourage more African Americans to register as potential donors with the National Marrow Donor Program. The resolution outlines the process for becoming a volunteer donor and highlights the need for diverse donors to improve transplant matching for all patients. The resolution specifically affects individuals who could potentially donate bone marrow or blood stem cells, as well as patients with certain blood diseases who may need transplants. It aims to increase the representation of African Americans on the National Marrow Donor Program Registry, noting that while matches can come from any background, African American patients are most likely to match with other African Americans. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2007 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Health, where it currently stands.
- Has H.Con.Res. 180 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 180. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 180?
- H.Con.Res. 180 was sponsored by Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 180?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (28 Jun 2007).
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