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H.Res. 896 (110th)

Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for primary lateral sclerosis, supporting the goals and ideals of Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

19 December 2007

Last action

30 July 2008 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Danny Davis, Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], WM. CLAY, Sheila Jackson Lee, Grace Napolitano, Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Al Green, Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], CAROLYN MALONEY, Ken Calvert, Barbara Lee, XAVIER BECERRA, G. K. Butterfield, ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Keith Ellison, LUIS GUTIERREZ, Albio Sires, EDDIE JOHNSON, Maxine Waters, Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Eleanor Norton, Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Steve Cohen, Robert Scott, JOHN LEWIS, JOSE SERRANO, James McGovern, Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and a cure for primary lateral sclerosis. Commends: (1) hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of, and conducting research for methods to help patients suffering from, the disorder; and (2) the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation for its efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals who suffer from the disorder, while funding research to help find a cure. Expresses support for the designation of a Hardy Brown Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

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Timeline

  1. 19 December 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  2. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 July 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7533)

    Source: Floor

  6. 30 July 2008

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 30 July 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 30 July 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7533)

    Source: Floor

  9. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 896.

    Source: Floor

  10. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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