H.R. 2973 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To provide for the issuance of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
H.R. 2973 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 21, 2017, sponsored by Maxine Waters with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
This bill directs the United States Postal Service to issue and sell an Alzheimer's Disease Research Semipostal Stamp. Proceeds from the sale of the stamp must be transferred to the National Institutes of Health. The stamp must be made available to the public for six years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maxine Waters (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 23, 2017)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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