Congress 110 - SCONRES 73 - A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.

Sponsor

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)

Cosponsors

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Summary

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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.

Actions

Apr 9, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 8, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2008

Received in the House.
Apr 7, 2008

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 3, 2008

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2588-2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2588-2589; text of measure as introduced: CR S2485-2486)
Apr 3, 2008

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2588-2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2588-2589; text of measure as introduced: CR S2485-2486)
Apr 3, 2008

Introduced in Senate

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