Search Results: keywords:"february 29, 2024"

  • S. RES. 636 — Designating February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:205

    S. RES. 636 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day." This day recognizes the impact of rare diseases, which affect less than 200,000 people each in the United States, acknowledging the challenges faced by individuals with...

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    The U.S. Senate decided to make February 29, 2024, a special day called "Rare Disease Day" to help everyone remember and support people who have rare diseases, which are health problems that not many people have. This day is important for helping doctors figure out these diseases sooner and to encourage finding new ways to help people who have them feel better.

  • H. RES. 1036 — Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:273

    H. RES. 1036 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day." It highlights how rare diseases affect a small number of people, with over 25 million Americans living with these conditions. The resolution...

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    This bill wants everyone to know that February 29, 2024, should be called "Rare Disease Day" to remind people that some illnesses are very uncommon and need more help and attention to find cures and make life easier for those who have them.