Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2017Health
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Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2017)
Expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. ("DIPG" is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.)
Encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25](R-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2017
- Feb 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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