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S.RES.538: A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Designates September 2012 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding in an amount commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; 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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Aug. 1, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) |