H.Res. 554 · 113th Congress
Recognizing the alarming mortality rate of African-American breast cancer patients.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Janice Hahn
- Introduced
- 2014-04-10
- Latest action
- 2014-04-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
Recognizes the disparity in treatment rates of African-American breast cancer patients and affirms that such disparity is unacceptable and should be addressed.
Calls for immediate action to be taken to: (1) raise awareness of breast cancer screening for all women in the United States, and (2) expand access to treatment for all breast cancer patients regardless of race.