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S.1545: Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand, intensify, and coordinate the research and training activities with respect to scleroderma. Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to carry out an educational campaign to increase public awareness of scleroderma.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |