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S.Res. 389

A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day".

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.

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)

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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    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)

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    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)

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    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.

Mar 3, 201682

(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.

A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day". — Informed