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- H.CON.RES.134
H.CON.RES.134: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the fight against the neurological disorder dystonia. Calls for: (1) increased funding for basic biomedical research for dystonia and other neurological disorders through NIH; (2) additional research to identify an accurate diagnostic test for dystonia and an epidemiological study to determine the frequency of the disease; (3) improved patient access to...
(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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| May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) |