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S.Res. 648 (115th)

A resolution designating September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

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Introduced

25 September 2018

Last action

25 September 2018 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)

Sponsors

Christopher Coons, Mike Crapo, Amy Klobuchar, Richard Blumenthal, Christopher Murphy, Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Tina Smith, Angus King, James Risch

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Designates September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2018

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)

    Source: Floor

  2. 25 September 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)

    Source: Floor

  3. 25 September 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

4 official files

Agreed to Senate (text)

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