Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.
Bill journey · stage 3 of 5
Passed at least one chamber
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 3, 2016)
Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.
What just happenedMar 3, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
Who’s behind it
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
Introduced in Senate
Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.