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Congressional Legislation Details
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Prevention, Awareness, and Research of Autoimmune Diseases Act of 2008
Bill # H.R.7078
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Status:
09/25/2008: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee/Subcommittee Activity:
Energy and Commerce: Referral, In Committee
Health: Referral
Amendment(s):
No amendments.
Summary:
To increase awareness of and research on autoimmune diseases, which are a major women's health problem, affect as many as 23.5 million Americans, and encompass more than 100 interrelated diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, polymyositis, pemphigus, myasthenia gravis, Wegener's granulomatosis, psoriasis, celiac disease, autoimmune platelet disorders, scleroderma, alopecia areata, vitiligo, autoimmune thyroid disease, and sarcoidosis, and for other purposes.
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