Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Mar 31, 2009 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseMar 30, 2009
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening.
Recognizes the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness of colorectal cancer, providing information on the importance of prevention and early detection through regular screening, and facilitating access to treatment.
Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote awareness and to support early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through colorectal cancer screenings.
Cosponsors 121
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 25, 2009 to Mar 30, 2009; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | Original | Feb 25, 2009 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Mar 4, 2009 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Mar 4, 2009 | |
| R-NJ | Leonard Lance | Mar 4, 2009 | |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Mar 5, 2009 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Mar 5, 2009 | |
| R-FL | Lincoln Diaz-Balart | Mar 5, 2009 | |
| R-FL | Ander Crenshaw | Mar 9, 2009 | |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Mar 11, 2009 | |
| R-TX | Joe Barton | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| R-TX | John Abney Culberson | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| R-TX | John R. Carter | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| R-TX | K. Michael Conaway | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| R-TX | Kenny Marchant | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| R-TX | Kevin Brady | Mar 12, 2009 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred Feb 25, 2009 |
| Health Subcommittee | Referred Feb 26, 2009 | |
| Senate | Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Referred Mar 31, 2009 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 31, 2009Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 30, 2009Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Mar 30, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4088-4090)
- Mar 30, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 60.
- Mar 30, 2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4088-4089)
- Mar 30, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 26, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Feb 25, 2009Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E833 | Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX | Mar 31, 2009 |
| House | Debate and remarks H4088–H4090Text printed H4088 | Frank Pallone, Jr. D-NJ, Kay Granger R-TX, Patrick J. Kennedy D-RI | Mar 30, 2009 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1114 | Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. | Identical bill | Feb 25, 2010 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 31, 2009Referred in Senate
- Mar 30, 2009Engrossed in House
- Feb 25, 2009Introduced in House
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