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- H.RES.179
H.RES.179: Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (31 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 5, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2019 | 7th |
Bill Summary
This resolution commends the international community, health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering health through vaccination. It also recognizes that the lack of vaccination can create an environment in which a public health crisis could emerge, and that there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause life-threatening or disabling diseases in healthy children or adults....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 5, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |