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- H.RES.1422
H.RES.1422: Supporting the designation of October 1, 2022, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 4, 2022
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 4, 2022
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day. (Ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when an individual has lost normal functions of the digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other medical conditions.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 4, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 4, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) |