Expressing support for designation of January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month".
Latest action · Jan 30, 2015 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.
- IntroducedJan 28, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Supports the designation of National Blood Donor Month.
Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness of the United States.
Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors.
Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner.
Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 28, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Jan 28, 2015 |
| R-NV | Joseph J. Heck | Original | Jan 28, 2015 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 30, 2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 28, 2015Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 56 | A resolution designating January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month". | Related bill | Jan 29, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Jan 28, 2015Introduced in House
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