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- S.RES.182
S.RES.182: A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 28, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 28, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (17 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 28, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) |