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H.Res. 988 · 110th Congress

Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

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JMD MathesonSponsor
90 cosponsors · 68 D, 22 R
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14 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Feb 14, 2008
  2. House Passed Sep 25, 2008

Recognizes the importance of: (1) reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) operational research for finding the best ways of preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 25, 2008

Recognizes the importance of: (1) reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) operational research for finding the best ways of preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections.

Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

Latest action (Sep 25, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 14, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Feb 14, 2008
  2. House Passed Sep 25, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.