S.Res. 538 (112th): A resolution designating September 2012 as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”.

Introduced:
Aug 01, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jefferson “Jeff” Sessions [R-AL]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on August 1, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Aug 01, 2012
Cosponsors
22 cosponsors (14R, 7D, 1I) (show)
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Last updated Aug 01, 2012.
4 pages

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8/1/2012--Passed Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates September 2012 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to:
(1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment;
(2) increase research funding in an amount commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; and
(3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

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