US Congress Senate Resolution 601 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 29 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-29 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia. Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.) Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for dystonia. Encourages people and groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of dystonia and foster the understanding of the impact of dystonia on patients and their families.

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.

Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA]

Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-29	Senate	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/601/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres601/BILLS-114sres601ats.pdf