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.

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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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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 22 June 1999

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 22 June 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 June 1999

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