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

2/8/2022, 11:21 PM

Congressional Summary of HRES 840

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 840

Bill HRES 840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HRES 840 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020.  Bill HRES 840's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 840

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 840

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 840

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

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 840

André Carson
André Carson
IndianaDemocrat
Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
CaliforniaDemocrat
Bobby L. Rush
Bobby L. Rush
IllinoisDemocrat
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Lucille Roybal-Allard
CaliforniaDemocrat

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