Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as National STD Awareness Month and urging the House of Representatives to focus greater attention on activities related to the prevention of STDs and screening and treatment for STDs.

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Introduced

22 April 2008

Last action

22 April 2008 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], David Scott, Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Subjects

Healthcare

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Summary

Expresses support for the goals of National STD Awareness Month by requesting that the federal government, states, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities with the goal of increasing knowledge of the risks of STDs and protecting Americans of all ages. Recognizes the human toll of the STD epidemic and makes the prevention and cure of STDs a higher public health priority. Calls on U.S. citizens to learn what screenings are recommended and to seek appropriate care.

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Timeline

22 April 2008
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
22 April 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
22 April 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 April 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1131
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