A 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.

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• H.Res. 288Recognizing 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.

  2007-03-30Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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1. 2007-09-27

   Introduced in Senate

2. 2007-09-27

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12293-12294)

3. 2007-09-27

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12293)