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S.RES.161: A resolution recognizing June 2009 as the first National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month, established to increase awareness of HHT, which is a complex genetic blood vessel disorder that affects approximately 70,000 people in the United
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of June 2009 as National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month. Recognizes: (1) the need to pursue research to find better treatments and a cure for HHT; (2) the HHT Foundation International as the only U.S. advocacy organization working to find a cure for HHT while saving the lives and improving the well-being of individuals and families affected; (3) the importance of comprehensive care...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) |