House Resolutions - 109th Congress

H. Res. 335—A Resolution Supporting the Goals and Ideals of a National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week

On June 21, 2006, Representative Tim Bishop (D-NY) introduced H.Res. 335, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. The resolution would also raise public awareness and understanding of the disease and foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families. The legislation includes language calling for increased spending for research to develop treatments and a cure for the disease. H. Res. 335 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

FLOOR ACTION

December 9, 2006 - The House passed H. Res. 335 by unanimous consent.