Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.

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Bill Number

HRES 526

Introduced

Nov 1, 2005

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Topics

Child health Commemorations Families Health Health education Poliomyelitis Special years Vaccination

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Summary

Recognizes the need for every child to be vaccinated against polio.

Urges all appropriate federal departments and agencies to take steps to educate: (1) Americans about the need for polio vaccination; and (2) U.S. polio survivors and medical professionals about the cause and treatment of post-polio sequelae.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.

Actions

Sep 19, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6670)
Sep 19, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6670)
Sep 19, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
Sep 19, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6670-6672)
Sep 19, 2006

Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 4, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 1, 2005

Introduced in House

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