Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Lung diseases
Medical research
Nonprofit organizations
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes of, and a treatment and an eventual cure for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.

action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes of, and a treatment and an eventual cure for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13023)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13023)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-16
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. 971). (text: CR 10/15/2007 H11522)
action_date: 2007-10-16
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. 971).(text: CR 10/15/2007 H11522)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11587)
action_date: 2007-10-15
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: 2007-10-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11522-11524)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 182.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House