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H.Con.Res.110 / 108th Congress

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.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 24, 2003

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 the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years.Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Human Genome Month (April 2003) and DNA Day (April 25, 2003).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] · D–NY

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
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Actions

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  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. 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). (text: CR 6/10/2003 H5116)

    House roll call 259 · Individual votes
  5. Passed/agreed to in House: 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).(text: CR 6/10/2003 H5116)

    House roll call 259 · Individual votes
  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5197-5198)

  7. 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.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 110.

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5116-5120; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5116)

  10. Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Introduced in House

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