Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes of, and a treatment and an eventual cure for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.
Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5284)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8481-8485; text of measure as introduced: CR H8481)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 178.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 178.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8584-8585)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 508).
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 508).
Roll Call #508 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.