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DE SCR24

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Lopez

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proclaims May 2019 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Delaware
  • Recognizes that cystic fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States and over 70,000 worldwide
  • Notes that median survival age for cystic fibrosis patients has increased to 47 years due to advancements in research and medical treatments
  • Acknowledges FDA approval of lumacaftor/ivacaftor in 2016, a treatment targeting faulty CFTR proteins for 2,400 additional children
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Legislative Description

Proclaiming May 2019 "cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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