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H.Res. 211 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of raising public awareness of prostate cancer, and of regular testing and examinations in the fight against prostate cancer.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 June 1999

Last action

22 June 1999 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

2 January 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all American men should take an active role in the fight against prostate cancer by all available means, including regular testing and medical examinations; and (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care providers in promoting regular examinations and testing, and in providing related information, support, and access to services, should be applauded. Declares that the Federal Government has a responsibility to: (1) try to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and proper treatment; (2) continue to fund research into the causes of, and improved treatment for, such cancer; and (3) continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating it.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 June 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 June 1999

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 June 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 211.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 June 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4677-4682)

    Source: Floor

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