H.R.2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2010

To expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2010 as passed house.
  • Short: Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act as introduced.
  • Official: To expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2010 as reported to house.

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09/29/10
 
 
 
 
 

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Lois Capps

D-CA

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Official Summary

5/14/2009--Introduced.Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand, intensify, and coordinate the research and training activities with respect to scleroderma. Directs the Centers for D

Official Summary

5/14/2009--Introduced.Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act - Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to expand, intensify, and coordinate the research and training activities with respect to scleroderma. Directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to carry out an educational campaign to increase public awareness of scleroderma.

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09/29/10
The Scleroderma Foundation Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for ...

... applauds the US House of Representatives today for the passage of the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408), introduced last March by Rep. ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
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09/28/10
House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business

Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) HR 1230 - Bone Marrow Failure Disease ...

Source: Congress Matters
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09/26/10
Rush To Adjourn

HR 2408 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (Rep. Capps - Energy and Commerce) 78. HR 5986 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010 ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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12/05/10
Please help us!

On September 30th, the House of Representatives passed the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (HR 2408) by a unanimous voice-vote before adjourning for the November elections. This was a historic milestone for the scleroderma ...

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11/28/10
PARRY-ROMBERG SYNDROME: NO CURE YET

In typical bureaucratic style, this committee is now studying a bill (HR 2408) that has already been passed by the House of Representatives which, when approved by the Senate, would make research funds covering PRS accessible. ...

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10/18/10
Bills Passed in Congress, September 2010

Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act: H.R. 2408, amended, to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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