H.Res. 298 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for specified agencies to coordinate and capitalize on existing programs for epilepsy awareness.

Introduced:
Jun 03, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson [R-MO8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 3, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 03, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 03, 2011
Cosponsors
107 cosponsors (65D, 42R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Last updated Jun 03, 2011.
3 pages

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6/3/2011--Introduced.
Calls for the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in implementing existing federal epilepsy public education, outreach, and awareness campaigns under the Public Health Service Act, to collaborate with the Secretaries of Defense (DOD), Veterans Affairs (VA), Education, Labor, and Homeland Security (DHS) and the Attorney General to deliver the campaign's educational materials and messages to individuals and organizations, including:
(1) teachers, administrators, and other school or education personnel;
(2) federal, state, county, and local law enforcement personnel and first responders;
(3) employers and labor organizations; and
(4) other individuals and organizations the HHS Secretary deems to have regular interaction with individuals who are subject to epilepsy and seizure incidents.

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