H.Res. 69 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for…
Full title
Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes.
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118 cosponsors · 98 D, 20 R
15 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jan 15, 2009
- House Passed Jul 22, 2009 420–0
Commends hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are: (1) working to increase diabetes awareness; and (2) conducting research for methods to help patients and families in the Latino community suffering from diabetes.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jul 22, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the need to continue diabetes research.
Commends hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are: (1) working to increase diabetes awareness; and (2) conducting research for methods to help patients and families in the Latino community suffering from diabetes.
Congratulates the work of the Latino Diabetes Association.
Expresses support for the designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Jul 22, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 15, 2009
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- House Introduced Jan 15, 2009
- House Passed Jul 22, 2009 420–0
Final vote · House · Jul 22, 2009
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi