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S.Res. 538 · 114th Congress

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

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  1. Senate Introduced Jul 14, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Jul 14, 2016

Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 14, 2016

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

Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.

Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Latest action (Jul 14, 2016): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 14, 2016

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

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 14, 2016
  2. Senate Passed Jul 14, 2016

No recorded floor vote found.