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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 2002
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a special opportunity to educate about the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms; (2) it is appropriate to salute the more than 2,000,000 breast cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers and professionals who are combating breast cancer; and (3) national and community organizations should be recognized for their work in promoting awareness about breast cancer and providing information and treatment to its sufferers.
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Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1] · R–LA
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7976)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7976)
Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7964-8009)
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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