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Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis…

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Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 30, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 30, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 29, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 508).
Sep 29, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8584-8585)
Sep 28, 2005
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.
Sep 28, 2005
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 178.
Sep 28, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 178.
Sep 28, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8481-8485; text of measure as introduced: CR H8481)
Sep 28, 2005
Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 14, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 29, 2005 House · vote #508 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 401–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes of, and a treatment and an eventual cure for, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.

What's happening now September 30, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 8 Republican 3
R
Issa, Darrell
California · Sep 28, 2005
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 27, 2005
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Sep 27, 2005
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 20, 2005
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Sep 13, 2005
STUPAK, BART
· Jul 28, 2005
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 13, 2005
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 13, 2005
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 30, 2005
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 30, 2005
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 30, 2005
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 30, 2005
SHADEGG, JOHN
· Jun 30, 2005
LINDER, JOHN
· Jun 14, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 178: Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-178/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 178: Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-178/.
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H. Con. Res. 178, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-178/.
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