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S.Res. 383 · 112th Congress

A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as "Rare Disease Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 29, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 29, 2012

Designates February 29, 2012, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 29, 2012

Designates February 29, 2012, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders.

Expresses support for the commitment of the United States and all countries to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as "Rare Disease Day".

Latest action (Feb 29, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 29, 2012

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 29, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 29, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.