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S.Res. 476 · 114th Congress

A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".

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  1. Senate Introduced May 25, 2016
  2. Senate Passed May 25, 2016

Designates May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.)

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 25, 2016

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

Designates May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.)

Congratulates the individuals who care for patients with cystic fibrosis for their dedication.

Recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for care coordination.

Acknowledges the investments and scientific achievements that have improved the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis.

Urges researchers, developers, patients, and providers to work together to find a cure for this deadly disease.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Latest action (May 25, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227; text as passed Senate: CR S3175-3176)

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 25, 2016

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

  1. Senate Introduced May 25, 2016
  2. Senate Passed May 25, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.