S.RES.95: A resolution increasing awareness of and recognizing the life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced March 8, 2011
  • Latest Major Action March 8, 2011

Bill Summary

Recognizes: (1) the lifesaving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the United States; and (2) that if a surgical procedure results in a patient needing a prosthetic that manages or restores intestinal or urinary system function, it is important for such patient to have access to the care that will best meet the patient's needs.Encourages innovation of, and access to, medical devices that...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 8, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

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