US Congress House Concurrent Resolution 80 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Supports the designation of National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.

Expressing support for designation of January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month".

Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL]

Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]

Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-02-07	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2014-01-29	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SCR31 (Related) 2014-01-31 - Held at the desk.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/80/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hconres80/BILLS-113hconres80ih.pdf