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- H.RES.715
H.RES.715: Expressing support for designation of April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 29, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2016
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Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform people about...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 6, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 29, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by George Holding (R-N.C.) |