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- H.CON.RES.271
H.CON.RES.271: Expressing the support of Congress for activities to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 8, 2000
- Latest Major Action Dec. 18, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) all Americans should take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis; (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care professionals in promoting continued funding for research and in providing information about, and access to, the best medical treatment and support services for multiple sclerosis should be recognized; and (3) the Federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Mr. Tauzin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 271.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| March 8, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Robert A. Weygand (D-R.I.) |