HCONRES 479 · 109th Congress 2005–2007, ended

Recognizing the health benefits of eating seafood as part of a balanced diet, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Seafood Month.

Introduced Sep 25, 2006 Originated House Sponsor Henry E. Brown, Jr. R-SC

Fact sheet

Latest action · Oct 2, 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.

  1. IntroducedSep 25, 2006
  2. Agreed to in HouseNot reached
  3. Agreed to in SenateNot reached

Summary

Recognizes the benefits of seafood consumption.

Expresses encouragement to eat seafood as part of a balanced diet at least twice a week to help lower the risk of heart disease and obesity.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Seafood Month.

Cosponsors 5

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 25, 2006 to Sep 27, 2006, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-LABobby JindalOriginalSep 25, 2006
D-WABrian BairdOriginalSep 25, 2006
D-CAMike ThompsonOriginalSep 25, 2006
R-VAThelma D. DrakeOriginalSep 25, 2006
R-AKDon YoungSep 27, 2006

Actions 3

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Oct 2, 2006Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Sep 25, 2006Introduced in House
  3. Sep 25, 2006Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Subjects

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Text 1

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  1. Sep 25, 2006Introduced in House

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