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H.RES.466: Recognizing World Hepatitis Awareness Month and World Hepatitis Day May 19, 2009.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 20, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (27 Democrats, 1 Independent, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes World Hepatitis Day. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Hepatitis Awareness Month; and (2) raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and the urgency for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of those who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 20, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) |