S.Res. 191 — 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 prostate cancer affects African-American men.

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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 for education, awareness, and early detection efforts at the grassroots level to end that crisis.

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H.Res. 346Recognizing 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.
2009-04-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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2009-06-18
Introduced in Senate
2009-06-18
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6819)
2009-06-18
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6819)

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