US SR258 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-06-20 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-06-20 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Sponsors
Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-06-20 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179) |
Same As/Similar To
HR980 (Related) 2020-05-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/258/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres258/BILLS-116sres258ats.pdf |