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S.RES.277: A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (14 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Designates September 2009 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
(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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Sept. 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) |