US Congress House Resolution 420 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". Expresses support for the designation of Sarcoma Awareness Week and Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.) Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".

Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-06-30	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2017-06-28	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2017-06-28	House	Introduced in House

SR207 (Related) 2017-06-28 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834)
HR973 (Related) 2018-06-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR561 (Related) 2018-06-28 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4743)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/420/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres420/BILLS-115hres420ih.pdf