S.Res. 556 · 109th Congress

A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week and efforts to educate people about peripheral arterial disease.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Mike Crapo
Introduced
2006-08-03
Latest action
2006-08-04 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for: (1) National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue. Acknowledges the critical importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health.