US SR648 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-09-25 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-09-25 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution designating September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". Designates September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
Title
A resolution designating September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
| Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] | Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] |
| Sen. Angus King [I-ME] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308) |
Same As/Similar To
HR518 (Related) 2017-09-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR1072 (Related) 2018-09-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR276 (Related) 2017-09-28 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)
HR1072 (Related) 2018-09-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
SR276 (Related) 2017-09-28 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/648/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres648/BILLS-115sres648ats.pdf |
