US SR108 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-4)
Status: Introduced on March 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-10-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-10-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease. Commends the work of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in developing effective, safe vaccines for polio. Supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's goals and ideals and the international community in remaining committed to the eradication of polio. Encourages continued funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and scientific research so that more life-saving discoveries can be made.
Title
A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease.
Sponsors
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. Jack Reed [D-RI] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2015-10-21 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
2015-10-21 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7425) |
2015-03-24 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1784) |
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Health
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Research administration and funding
World health
Health
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Research administration and funding
World health