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- H.RES.114
H.RES.114: Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
214 (131 Democrats, 83 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 8, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. (DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.) It also encourages public and private sources of research funding to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 8, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |