US HR157 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year, as "Rare Disease Day". Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Title
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year, as "Rare Disease Day".
Sponsors
| Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] |
| Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] | Rep. Leonard Lance [R-NJ] | Rep. Thomas MacArthur [R-NJ] | Rep. Tom Marino [R-PA] |
| Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] |
| Rep. Kevin Yoder [R-KS] | Rep. Barbara Comstock [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2017-02-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2017-02-28 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E249) |
| 2017-02-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR73 (Related) 2017-02-28 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1505-1506)
SR423 (Related) 2018-03-01 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)
SR423 (Related) 2018-03-01 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration CR S1321; text: CR S1319)
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/157/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres157/BILLS-115hres157ih.pdf |
