US SR445 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-05-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-05-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of researchers who are dedicated to reversing the cancer epidemic. Designates May 2014 as National Cancer Research Month. Supports efforts to establish cancer research as a national and international priority to eventually eliminate the more than 200 diseases that collectively represent cancer.
Title
A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2014 as "National Cancer Research Month".
Sponsors
| Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] |
| Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] |
| Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-21 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244) |
| 2014-05-21 | Senate | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2014-05-14 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3032) |
Subjects
Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding
