Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.
111-hres346 — Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.. Sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]. Introduced 2009-04-21. House bill. 111th Congress. Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill Activity
House
Introduced in House
2009-04-21
Introduced
2009-04-21
Introduced in House
Referred to Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee
2009-04-21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee
2009-04-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6] (D), NY
- Introduced
- 2009-04-21
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Subjects
- Cancer; Health programs administration and funding; Health promotion and preventive care; Medical research; Medical tests and diagnostic methods; Minority health
- Latest Action
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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