Supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Jun 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 150, would express Congress's support for a National African-American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. It urges Americans to take part in bone marrow awareness activities, encouraging them to register as potential bone marrow donors and to help organize donor registration drives.
The resolution specifically highlights the importance of African-American participation in bone marrow donation. It notes that while bone marrow transplants can treat over 70 life-threatening diseases, African-American patients are most likely to find a suitable match with another African-American donor. The bill aims to increase awareness and registration within this demographic.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2009 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, its passage by both the House and the Senate would signify Congress's endorsement of the stated goals and ideals.
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Timeline
12 Jun 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 150 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 150, would express Congress's support for a National African-American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. It urges Americans to take part in bone marrow awareness activities, encouraging them to register as potential bone marrow donors and to help organize donor registration drives. The resolution specifically highlights the importance of African-American participation in bone marrow donation. It notes that while bone marrow transplants can treat over 70 life-threatening diseases, African-American patients are most likely to find a suitable match with another African-American donor. The bill aims to increase awareness and registration within this demographic. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2009 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, its passage by both the House and the Senate would signify Congress's endorsement of the stated goals and ideals.
- Has H.Con.Res. 150 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 150. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 150?
- H.Con.Res. 150 was sponsored by Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 150?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (12 Jun 2009).
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