HR791: Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".
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This bill expresses congressional support for designating October 2023 as 'National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.' Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects how a person's body and brain develop. The bill does not create any new laws or programs. It currently sits in Congress after being introduced, with no action taken yet.
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HR791: Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndro…
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Sponsors
Andrew Garbarino
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Darren Soto
Eleanor Norton
Brian Fitzpatrick
Don Bacon
Christopher Smith