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S.Res. 236 · 109th Congress

A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for…

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A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

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NCR ColemanSponsor
10 cosponsors · 3 D, 7 R
JBD Bingaman RLR Lugar SCR Chambliss JIR Isakson EBD Bayh RBR Burr RDD Durbin OSR Snowe KHR Hutchison LGR Graham

2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Sep 13, 2005
  2. Senate Passed May 25, 2006

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 25, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Expresses support for: (1) the work of the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis and its partner organizations for their efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis for its efforts to educate the public about the disease.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Latest action (May 25, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5284)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 13, 2005

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 13, 2005
  2. Senate Passed May 25, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.