Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Summary

Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for: (1) more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease, (2) federal efforts to ease administrative burdens on those suffering from pulmonary fibrosis and their families and caregivers, and (3) swift and efficient federal evaluation and approval of new treatments for pulmonary fibrosis. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families and caregivers of those individuals.

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Timeline

1. 13 September 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 September 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 September 2017

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7413)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 September 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 13 September 2017 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 September 2017

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 September 2017

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Sponsors

• Erik Paulsen · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Michael Burgess · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Leonard Lance · R · Cosponsor
• Diana DeGette · D · Cosponsor
• Cathy Rodgers · R · Cosponsor
• Brett Guthrie · R · Cosponsor
• Brad Wenstrup · R · Cosponsor
• Larry Bucshon · R · Cosponsor
• Susan Brooks · R · Cosponsor
• David Roe · R · Cosponsor
• Ralph Abraham · R · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• John Faso · R · Cosponsor
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