H.Con.Res. 492 · 108th Congress
Supporting the goals and ideals of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and Melanoma Day, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maurice Hinchey
- Introduced
- 2004-09-14
- Latest action
- 2004-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month (May) and Melanoma Day (the first Monday in May). Urges the people of the United States to protect themselves from the dangers of ultraviolet exposure, to conduct a regular self-examination to detect changes in the appearance of their skin, and to obtain an annual skin cancer screening.