H.Res. 288 — Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.

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Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men. Urges federal agencies to designate additional funds for research and education, awareness, and early detection efforts at the grassroots levels to end such crisis.

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S.Res. 335A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how that disease affects African American men.
2007-09-27Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12293)
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2007-03-29
Introduced in House
2007-03-29
Introduced in House
2007-03-29
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2007-03-30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.

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