Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month".
Latest action · May 6, 2016 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.
- IntroducedApr 29, 2016
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Research Month.
Cosponsors 23
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2016 to Sep 8, 2016; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MO | Emanuel Cleaver | Original | Apr 29, 2016 |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | May 12, 2016 | |
| R-MI | Dan Benishek | May 12, 2016 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne, Jr. | May 12, 2016 | |
| D-CA | Eric Swalwell | May 12, 2016 | |
| R-PA | Michael G. Fitzpatrick | May 12, 2016 | |
| D-CA | Scott H. Peters | May 12, 2016 | |
| R-NH | Frank C. Guinta | May 17, 2016 | |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | May 17, 2016 | |
| R-ND | Kevin Cramer | May 17, 2016 | |
| D-CA | Mark DeSaulnier | May 17, 2016 | |
| R-NY | Richard L. Hanna | May 17, 2016 | |
| D-MI | Debbie Dingell | May 18, 2016 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | May 18, 2016 | |
| D-WA | Denny Heck | May 19, 2016 | |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | May 24, 2016 | |
| R-IN | Todd Rokita | May 24, 2016 | |
| D-NV | Dina Titus | May 25, 2016 | |
| R-NY | Chris Collins | May 26, 2016 | |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | May 26, 2016 | |
| R-CO | Scott R. Tipton | May 31, 2016 | |
| R-GA | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | Jun 9, 2016 | |
| D-KY | John A. Yarmuth | Sep 8, 2016 |
Committees 1
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 Apr 29, 2016 |
| Health Subcommittee | Referred May 6, 2016 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 6, 2016Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Apr 29, 2016Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2016Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month".
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2016Introduced in House
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