H.CON.RES.110: 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.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 24, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2004

Bill Summary

(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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 110.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
March 24, 2003

Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

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