H.Res. 961 · 109th Congress

Encouraging the establishment of programs to increase public awareness of vision disorders in children.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2006-07-27
Latest action
2006-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that programs should be established to: (1) increase public awareness about the prevalence and devastating consequences of vision disorders in children; and (2) educate the public and health care providers about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular and vision disorders, the benefits of early detection, evaluation, and treatment, and the importance of early and regular vision screening and comprehensive eye exams.