US HR873 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of decreasing cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all populations and especially for African American women. It also recognizes unique factors, such as racism and stress, that impact certain health outcomes for African Americans, acknowledges prevention as the foundation for cardiovascular health, and promotes access to and investment in cardiovascular disease therapies.
Title
Recognizing the impact and importance of improving prevention, detection, and treatment modalities for African-American women with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Sponsors
| Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-02-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Women's health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/873/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres873/BILLS-116hres873ih.pdf |
