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H.Res.366 / 111th Congress

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".

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

Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 16, 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute.

Expresses support for the designation of the Decade of Vision to maintain a sustained awareness of the public health challenges associated with vision impairment and eye disease and to emphasize the need for federal support for prevention and early detection, access to treatment and rehabilitation, and research.

Commends the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research for its efforts to expand awareness of eye disease through its Decade of Vision 2010-2020 Initiative.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] · D–WI

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
114 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 349). (text: CR H6843-6844)

    House roll call 349 · Individual votes
  3. 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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 349).(text: CR H6843-6844)

    House roll call 349 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6885-6886)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 366.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6843-6845)

  8. Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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