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H.RES.407: Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 28, 2010
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
103 (88 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Encourages awareness about the prevalence of asthma and allergies and the disparities in asthma cases based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.Reaffirms the nation's commitment to continued education surrounding asthma and allergy treatment and symptoms and to advancing care for both conditions.
(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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Ms. Castor (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. Res. 407.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Castor (FL) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) |