US HR557 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution supports designating National Dystonia Awareness Month to raise public awareness and understanding of the condition and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.)
Title
Expressing support for designation of September 2019, as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.
Sponsors
| Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-09-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2019-09-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/557/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres557/BILLS-116hres557ih.pdf |
