HR766: Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.
Plain-language summary
This bill supports naming October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day to recognize people with ostomies. An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body that allows waste to be diverted into an external pouch. The bill is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or spending. It is currently in the introduction stage and has been sponsored by twelve members of Congress.
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HR766: Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.
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Sponsors
Donald Payne
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Greg Landsman
Danny Davis
Terri Sewell
Bonnie Coleman
Donald Davis