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- H.RES.961
H.RES.961: Encouraging the establishment of programs to increase public awareness of vision disorders in children.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 27, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (16 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that programs should be established to: (1) increase public awareness about the prevalence and devastating consequences of vision disorders in children; and (2) educate the public and health care providers about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular and vision disorders, the benefits of early detection, evaluation, and treatment, and the importance of early and regular vision screening and...
(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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| July 27, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |