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S.Res. 155 · 114th Congress

A resolution establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the…

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A resolution establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

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  1. Senate Introduced Apr 29, 2015
  2. Senate Passed May 5, 2015

Recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 5, 2015

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

Recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

Supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa.

Encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

Latest action (May 5, 2015): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 29, 2015

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

  1. Senate Introduced Apr 29, 2015
  2. Senate Passed May 5, 2015

No recorded floor vote found.