US HR863 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 51-5)
Status: Introduced on October 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-11-04 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 23 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-11-04 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to child survival and development programs that focus on protection, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia. Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in the world's poorest countries who are extending preventative care and treatment to children most at-risk of contracting pneumonia. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to reducing child mortality. Recognizes World Pneumonia Day.
Title
Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Da.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-04 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-11-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-11-04 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 852). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12254) | |
| 2009-11-04 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12334-12335) | |
| 2009-11-03 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | |
| 2009-11-03 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 863. | |
| 2009-11-03 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12254-12256) | |
| 2009-11-03 | Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
| 2009-10-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health
