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H.Res. 981 (110th)

Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.

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Introduced

13 February 2008

Last action

22 April 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]

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Summary

Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day. Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to fund research on the causes of glaucoma. Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma and the continued need for federally funded glaucoma research.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  2. 13 February 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 April 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 April 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H2508)

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 April 2008

    Vote

    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): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205).(text: CR H2508)

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 April 2008

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 April 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 April 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2508-2510)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 April 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 22 April 2008

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