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Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023

January 3, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Jan 3, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

The bill initiates the legislative process to potentially allocate federal resources or mandate public health initiatives specifically targeting Renal Medullary Carcinoma awareness.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to advance the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes federal action to increase awareness regarding Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC), a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Key Facts

  • The bill is titled the 'Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023'.
  • The bill is classified as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What is Renal Medullary Carcinoma?
The document does not provide a medical definition, but identifies it as the subject of the proposed awareness act.

Why It Matters

The bill initiates the legislative process to potentially allocate federal resources or mandate public health initiatives specifically targeting Renal Medullary Carcinoma awareness.

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Rare Cancer Focus

The bill represents a targeted legislative effort to address a specific, rare form of cancer through federal awareness initiatives.

Connected Entities

personByron NashThe bill is named in honor of this individual.Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Energy and CommerceThe committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
    Current news / social attention level

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