HRES 278 · 108th Congress 2003–2005, ended

Recognizing the contributions Lou Gehrig and his legacy have made in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Introduced Jun 16, 2003 Originated House Sponsor Eliot L. Engel D-NY

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 19, 2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJun 16, 2003
  2. Agreed to in HouseJun 19, 2003

Summary

Recognizes the celebration of Lou Gehrig's 100th birthday and commends the contribution Gehrig and his legacy have made to the search for better treatments and a cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Supports cutting-edge research to find a cure for ALS. Applauds all organizations, including the ALS Association, in their efforts to raise awareness about the disease, support research initiatives, and assist those suffering with ALS and their families.

Cosponsors 19

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 16, 2003 to Jun 18, 2003, with 14 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-NYCarolyn B. MaloneyOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-CAChristopher CoxOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-NYEdolphus TownsOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-MAEdward J. MarkeyOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-MNGil GutknechtOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-CAHenry A. WaxmanOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-PAJames C. GreenwoodOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-NELee TerryOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-CALois CappsOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-NYLouise McIntosh SlaughterOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-FLMichael BilirakisOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-NYPeter T. KingOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-OHSherrod BrownOriginalJun 16, 2003
D-CATom LantosOriginalJun 16, 2003
R-NYJames T. WalshJun 17, 2003
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Actions 9

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  1. Jun 19, 2003Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  2. Jun 19, 2003Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5643-5644)
  3. Jun 19, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jun 19, 2003Mr. Terry asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  5. Jun 19, 2003On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5644)
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