Recognizing the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past one hundred years and expressing support for the goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day.

Bill: 108-hconres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2003-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
DNA
Genetic research
Genetics
Health
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-03-24
text: Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the accomplishment of describing the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the essential completion of the sequencing of the human genome in April 2003, and the development of a plan for the future of genomics; and (2) the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years.
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Human Genome Month (April 2003) and DNA Day (April 25, 2003).
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on March 24, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the accomplishment of describing the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the essential completion of the sequencing of the human genome in April 2003, and the development of a plan for the future of genomics; and (2) the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years.
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Human Genome Month (April 2003) and DNA Day (April 25, 2003).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-11-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 259). (text: CR 6/10/2003 H5116)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 259).(text: CR 6/10/2003 H5116)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5197-5198)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: 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.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 110.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5116-5120; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5116)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2003-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2003-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-03-24
text: Introduced in House