HRES 669
108th Congress
House
Health
Chemotherapy
Communication in medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Hormones
Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Radiotherapy
Surgery
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the need to provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 9, 2004
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Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H3896)
Jun 14, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 3 (Roll no. 233).(text: CR H3896)
Jun 14, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3925-3926)
Jun 14, 2004
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.
Jun 14, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 669.
Jun 14, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3896-3897)
Jun 14, 2004
Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 11, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 9, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 9, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2004 | House · vote #233 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 377–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends national and community organizations and health care providers for supplying information concerning the importance of screening for prostate cancer and the treatment options. Declares that the Federal Government and the States should ensure that health care providers supply patients with appropriate information and tools necessary to receive readily understandable information about all medically efficacious treatments for prostate cancer.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1