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H.Res.211 / 106th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of raising public awareness of prostate cancer, and of regular testing and examinations in the fight against prostate cancer.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 16, 1999

Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all American men should take an active role in the fight against prostate cancer by all available means, including regular testing and medical examinations; and (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care providers in promoting regular examinations and testing, and in providing related information, support, and access to services, should be applauded. Declares that the Federal Government has a responsibility to: (1) try to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and proper treatment; (2) continue to fund research into the causes of, and improved treatment for, such cancer; and (3) continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating it.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R–NH

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
65 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 211.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4677-4682)

  6. Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

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