Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2017
Designates February 28, 2017, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2017Health
S.Res. 73
A resolution designating February 28, 2017, as "Rare Disease Day".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2017)
Designates February 28, 2017, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2017
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1505-1506)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
12 cosponsors9 D3 R
12cosponsors3actions2related bills7subjects
- Agreed to SenateFeb 28, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1505-1506)
- Feb 28, 2017Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1505-1506)
- Feb 28, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed Senate without amendmentFeb 28, 201782
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Designates February 28, 2017, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.