Senate Simple Resolution 236
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing July 28, 2017, as "World Hepatitis Day 2017".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
236
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Summary
Recognizes July 28, 2017, as World Hepatitis Day 2017.
Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections.
Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.
July 27, 2017
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07/27/2017
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4433-4434)
07/27/2017
Introduced in Senate
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