A resolution designating June 2013 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Summary

Designates June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage) and make the voices of people with aphasia heard. Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people experiencing aphasia and their caregivers.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 2013

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4409-4410)

   Source: Floor

3. 12 June 2013

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4409-4410)

   Source: Floor

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 12 June 2013 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 12 June 2013

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 12 June 2013

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 12 June 2013

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor

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