US SR396 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 14 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-03-14 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1682-1683; text as passed Senate: CR S1682-1683; text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses: (1) support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and (2) gratitude to the family members and friends of those living with multiple sclerosis. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by promoting: (1) awareness about people who are affected with multiple sclerosis; and (2) new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment. Salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those individuals affected with multiple sclerosis and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.

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Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-14SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1682-1683; text as passed Senate: CR S1682-1683; text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681)

Same As/Similar To

HR138 (Related) 2011-03-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR560 (Related) 2012-02-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR91 (Related) 2011-03-03 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1241-1242; text as passed Senate: CR S1241-1242; text of measure as introduced: CR S1238)

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