HCONRES 323
110th Congress
House
Health
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Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.
Introduced: April 8, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2008
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 713.
Apr 22, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2501)
Apr 22, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2501)
Apr 22, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 323.
Apr 22, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2501-2502)
Apr 22, 2008
Mr. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 9, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 8, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.
Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 713.
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