A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day".

Summary

Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.) Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.

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Timeline

1. 3 March 2016

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)

   Source: Floor

2. 3 March 2016

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)

   Source: Floor

3. 3 March 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 3 March 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 March 2016

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 March 2016

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 March 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor

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