United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 209 (111th)
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute and expressing support for designation of the years 2011 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".
Introduced
7 July 2009
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Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7214-7215; text as passed Senate: CR S7215; text of measure as introduced: CR S7199-7200)
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Summary
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute. Expresses support for the designation of the years 2011 through 2020 as 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, 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 2011-2020 Initiative.
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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 7 July 2009
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 7 July 2009
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 7 July 2009
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 7 July 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/209
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/sres/209