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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 17, 2007
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Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes of, and a treatment and an eventual cure for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.
Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.
People & committees
Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9] · R–GA
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13023)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13023)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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. 971). (text: CR 10/15/2007 H11522)
House roll call 971 · Individual votesPassed/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. 971).(text: CR 10/15/2007 H11522)
House roll call 971 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11587)
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 under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11522-11524)
Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 182.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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