Designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
Latest action · Sep 25, 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 simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedSep 24, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.
Recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 24, 2015 to Oct 6, 2015, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Original | Sep 24, 2015 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Sep 25, 2015 | |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Sep 29, 2015 | |
| D-IL | Bill Foster | Oct 6, 2015 | |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Oct 6, 2015 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 25, 2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sep 24, 2015Introduced in House
- Sep 24, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 270 | A resolution designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". | Related bill | Sep 24, 2015 |
| SRES 596 | A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". | Related bill | Sep 29, 2016 |
| HRES 914 | Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". | Identical bill | Sep 28, 2016 |
Subjects
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- Sep 24, 2015Introduced in House
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