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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2020Health
S.Res. 529

A resolution designating February 29, 2020, as "Rare Disease Day".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 4, 2020)

This resolution designates February 29, 2020, as Rare Disease Day. The resolution also recognizes the importance of improving awareness, encouraging accurate and early diagnosis, and supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.

What just happenedMar 4, 2020

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)

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Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
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    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)

  2. Mar 4, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)

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    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2020

This resolution designates February 29, 2020, as Rare Disease Day. The resolution also recognizes the importance of improving awareness, encouraging accurate and early diagnosis, and supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.

Passed SenateMar 4, 202055

This resolution designates February 29, 2020, as Rare Disease Day and recognizes the importance of supporting national and global efforts to address rare diseases.

A resolution designating February 29, 2020, as "Rare Disease Day". — Informed