Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Oct 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. 230, would express Congress's support for observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to provide an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms for early detection. The resolution also salutes breast cancer survivors and acknowledges the efforts of individuals and organizations working to combat the disease.
The bill specifically affects organizations and health practitioners, urging them to use the month to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage early detection methods. It highlights statistics about breast cancer diagnoses and survival rates, emphasizing the role of early detection.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2007, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in October 2007. As a concurrent resolution, its passage by both the House and Senate would signify a congressional endorsement of the observance.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in order to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms.
Salutes the more than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer each day.
Recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about breast cancer, providing information, and offering treatment to its sufferers.
Urges organizations and health practitioners to use this opportunity to promote awareness about breast cancer, to support monthly self-examinations, and to encourage annual mammograms.
Timeline
30 Oct 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 230 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 230, would express Congress's support for observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to provide an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms for early detection. The resolution also salutes breast cancer survivors and acknowledges the efforts of individuals and organizations working to combat the disease. The bill specifically affects organizations and health practitioners, urging them to use the month to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage early detection methods. It highlights statistics about breast cancer diagnoses and survival rates, emphasizing the role of early detection. Introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2007, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in October 2007. As a concurrent resolution, its passage by both the House and Senate would signify a congressional endorsement of the observance.
- Has H.Con.Res. 230 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 230. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 230?
- H.Con.Res. 230 was sponsored by Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (R-FL), with 129 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 230?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (30 Oct 2007).
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