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HRES 526 109th Congress House Commemorations Child health Families Health Health education Poliomyelitis Special years Vaccination

Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.

Introduced: November 1, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6670)
Sep 19, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6670)
Sep 19, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
Sep 19, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6670-6672)
Sep 19, 2006
Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 4, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 1, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the need for every child to be vaccinated against polio.

Urges all appropriate federal departments and agencies to take steps to educate: (1) Americans about the need for polio vaccination; and (2) U.S. polio survivors and medical professionals about the cause and treatment of post-polio sequelae.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.

What's happening now September 19, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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