Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".

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Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute. Expresses support for the designation of the Decade of Vision to maintain a sustained awareness of the public health challenges associated with vision impairment and eye disease and to emphasize the need for federal support for prevention and early detection, access to treatment and rehabilitation, and research. Commends the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research for its efforts to expand awareness of eye disease through its Decade of Vision 2010-2020 Initiative.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 April 2009

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