SRES 420 · 109th Congress · Health

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective treatment and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis should be improved.

Introduced 2006-04-03· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S8475-8476)(2006-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of psoriasis and the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment. Expresses support for the leadership of the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease for identifying a cure and developing safer, more effective treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Encourages: (1) researchers to examine the negative psychological and physical effects of psoriasis; and (2) efforts to increase access to treatment and care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans