Proposal:A resolution designating February 29, 2020, as "Rare Disease Day".

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	SRES 529
Type of Legislation	Senate Resolution
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

This resolution designates February 29, 2020, as Rare Disease Day and recognizes the importance of supporting national and global efforts to address rare diseases.

Bill Title

A resolution designating February 29, 2020, as "Rare Disease Day".

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-03-04: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)
• 2020-03-04: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1507; text: CR S1479)
• 2020-03-04: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.