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- H.CON.RES.14
H.CON.RES.14: Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2009
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
115 (95 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those afflicted and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mrs. Capps 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. 14.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 99).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |