A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Latest action · Jun 20, 2019 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 20, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateJun 20, 2019
Summary
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of May 2019 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors, and (3) those who are battling brain tumors.
Additionally, the resolution encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
Lastly, the resolution urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 20, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Jun 20, 2019 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Jun 20, 2019 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Jun 20, 2019 |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Original | Jun 20, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 20, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Jun 20, 2019Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
- Jun 20, 2019Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 980 | Expressing support for designation of May 2020 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month". | Related bill | May 26, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 20, 2019Agreed to Senate
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