Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".

2/8/2022, 11:21 PM

This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

Congress
116
Number
HRES - 840
Introduced on
2020-02-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Health care coverage and access•
Health promotion and preventive care•
Hereditary and development disorders•
Medical research•
Medical tests and diagnostic methods•
World health

Comments

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Member:  
Cynthia Axne
Member:  
Susan W. Brooks

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/11/2020

This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

Latest Action2/7/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.