Recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery and the declaration that the Salk vaccine was potent, virtually eliminating the disease and its harmful effects.

Bill: 109-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2005-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clinical trials
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Epidemiology
Health
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical research
Physicians
Poliomyelitis
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Vaccines

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: 
 Recognizes the University of Pittsburgh on the fiftieth anniversary of the milestone discovery of the Salk polio vaccine, and the pioneering achievement of Dr. Jonas Salk and his University research team in the vaccine's development.
 
States the appreciation of the House of Representatives to: (1) the University of Pittsburgh for the elimination of a disease that caused countless deaths and disabling consequences; (2) the members of Dr. Salk's research team; (3) the individuals, a majority of whom were Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, residents, who generously agreed to participate in the vaccine clinical trials; and (4) the family members of Dr. Salk for their participation in medical history.

action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Michigan on the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Salk polio vaccine; (2) the pioneering achievement of Dr. Jonas Salk and his University of Pittsburgh research team in the vaccine's development; and (3) the field trials conducted by Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr., and his University of Michigan team of statisticians and epidemiologists.
 
Expresses appreciation to: (1) the University of Pittsburgh for the elimination of the diseas; (2) the members of Dr. Salk's research team; (3) the individuals, a majority of whom were Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, residents, who agreed to participate in the vaccine clinical trials; (4) the family members of Dr. Salk for their participation in medical history; (5) the University of Michigan for its efforts in proving the vaccine was safe and effective; and (6) the members of Dr. Francis' team.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2171-2172)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 114).(text: CR H2171-2172)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2179-2180)
action_date: 2005-04-20
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: 2005-04-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2171-2174)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Mr. Murphy moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-12
text: Introduced in House