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H.R. 6218 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Mary Colella Autoimmune Disease Awareness Act of 2012

H.R. 6218 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jul 26, 2012, sponsored by Ann Marie Buerkle with 15 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 26, 2012
Co-sponsors
15
Policy area
Health

What it does

Mary Colella Autoimmune Disease Awareness Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an Autoimmune Diseases Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee for the purpose of formulating recommendations for the coordination of governmental and private programs and activities relating to autoimmune diseases.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 9 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 26, 2012
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 27, 2012)

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