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H.Res. 470

ResolutionFederalHousePassed
Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
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Passed
Latest Action · September 25, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
June 7, 2007
Cosponsors (26)
15D 11R
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and treatment options of cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.

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