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S.Res. 108 · 114th Congress

A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease.

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RDD DurbinSponsor
11 cosponsors · 7 D, 4 R
KAR Ayotte BBD Boxer CCD Coons JIR Isakson MKR Kirk PLD Leahy EMD Markey PMD Murray JRD Reed JSD Shaheen RBR Blunt

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

  1. Senate Introduced Mar 24, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Oct 21, 2015

Commends the work of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in developing effective, safe vaccines for polio.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 21, 2015

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

Commends the work of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in developing effective, safe vaccines for polio.

Supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's goals and ideals and the international community in remaining committed to the eradication of polio.

Encourages continued funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and scientific research so that more life-saving discoveries can be made.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease.

Latest action (Oct 21, 2015): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 24, 2015

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

  1. Senate Introduced Mar 24, 2015
  2. Senate Passed Oct 21, 2015

No recorded floor vote found.