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H.Res. 988 (110th)

Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 February 2008

Last action

25 September 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Recognizes: (1) the need to apply what is known about reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and assuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) the need to pursue operational research on preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) the importance of raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections. Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  2. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burgess objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 988.

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8685-8686; text of measure as introduced: CR H8685)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 September 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 September 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 September 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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

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