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S.3431: Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act of 2016 This bill requires the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) to establish the National Commission on Scleroderma and Fibrosis Research. (Scleroderma and fibrosis are connective tissue conditions that cause hardening or scarring of skin and organs.) The commission must develop a long-term, comprehensive plan for scleroderma and fibrosis research....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |