Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Sep 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 210, is a concurrent resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. It highlights that Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder primarily affecting African Americans, causing severe pain and multiple medical complications, and that it affects over 70,000 Americans. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing research efforts and the importance of funding, early detection, treatment, and prevention programs.
The resolution itself does not create new laws or directly allocate funds. Instead, it serves as a statement of Congress's position and awareness regarding Sickle Cell Disease. It would affect the public by raising awareness about the disease and the need for continued efforts to combat it.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was later received in the Senate on September 26, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would signify the agreement of both chambers on the stated goals and ideals.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
Timeline
26 Sep 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 210 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 210, is a concurrent resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. It highlights that Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder primarily affecting African Americans, causing severe pain and multiple medical complications, and that it affects over 70,000 Americans. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing research efforts and the importance of funding, early detection, treatment, and prevention programs. The resolution itself does not create new laws or directly allocate funds. Instead, it serves as a statement of Congress's position and awareness regarding Sickle Cell Disease. It would affect the public by raising awareness about the disease and the need for continued efforts to combat it. Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was later received in the Senate on September 26, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would signify the agreement of both chambers on the stated goals and ideals.
- Has H.Con.Res. 210 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 210. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 210?
- H.Con.Res. 210 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), with 73 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 210?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (26 Sep 2007).
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