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- H.RES.563
H.RES.563: Expressing the sense of the House regarding the importance of bone marrow donation, honoring the National Marrow Donor Program for its work in increasing bone marrow donations, and supporting National Marrow Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (15 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages all Americans to learn about the importance of bone marrow donation and to become a bone marrow donor by joining the National Marrow Donor Program Registry.Supports the goals of National Marrow Awareness Month, especially efforts to increase the number of minority donors and to educate Americans about bone marrow donation and transplants.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by C. W. Bill Young (R-Fla.) |