HRES 278
106th Congress
House
Health
Access to health care
Breast cancer
Cancer research
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to medical research
Health education
Mammography
Medical personnel
Medical tests
Physical examinations
Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of education, early detection and treatment, and other efforts in the fight against breast cancer.
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 3, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 508). (text: CR H8634)
Oct 3, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8657-8658)
Oct 3, 2000
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.
Oct 3, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 278.
Oct 3, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8634-8638)
Oct 3, 2000
Mr. Coburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 19, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
Oct 19, 1999
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-400.
Oct 13, 1999
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 13, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 27, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Aug 5, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Aug 5, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2000 | House · vote #508 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all Americans, and above all women, should take an active role in the fight against breast cancer by using all the means available to them; (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care providers in promoting awareness of the importance of regular clinical and self-examinations, regular mammograms, and biopsies (when appropriate), and in providing information, support, and access to services, should be recognized and applauded; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility, among other things, to continue to fund research so that the causes of, and improved treatment for, breast cancer may be discovered.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
3 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 278: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of education, early detection and treatment, and other efforts in the fight against breast cancer.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HRES-278/
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