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H.Con.Res. 179

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H.Con.Res.179 - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow failure diseases.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
June 16, 2005
Cosponsors (47)
29D 18R
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Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) individuals diagnosed with bone marrow failure diseases and their families should have access to a variety of treatment and counseling options; and (2) such families should be linked to support networks and counseling information serviced provided by nonprofit organizations like the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation. Calls for the federal government to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of early detection of and proper treatment for such diseases; (2) provide adequate funding for research on such diseases; (3) engage in such public health initiatives as surveillance, education, and awareness of such diseases; and (4) continue to consider ways to improve health care services for such diseases.

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