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S.RES.490: A resolution designating the week of September 16, 2012, as "Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week", reaffirming the importance of an enhanced and coordinated research effort on mitochondrial diseases, and commending the National Institutes of Health for i
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 12, 2012
- Latest Major Action Nov. 15, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Designates the week of September 16, 2012, as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. Reaffirms the importance of an enhanced and coordinated research effort aimed at improving the understanding of primary mitochondrial diseases and the development of treatments and cures. Commends the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its efforts to organize a symposium to improve the understanding of mitochondrial diseases and to enhance collaboration...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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June 12, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |