HRES 981
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Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and…
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Agreed to (House)
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H2508)
Apr 22, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2530-2531)
Apr 22, 2008
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.
Apr 22, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
Apr 22, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2508-2510)
Apr 22, 2008
Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 13, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 13, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 13, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2008 | House · vote #205 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended | Passed | 387–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day.
Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to continue research on the causes of glaucoma.
Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
18
R
Issa, Darrell
D
DeGette, Diana
D
McGovern, James P.
R
Blackburn, Marsha
R
Wilson, Joe
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
R
Latta, Robert E.
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
R
Boozman, John
D
Markey, Edward J.
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
D
Moore, Gwen
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
R
Smith, Christopher H.
R
Sessions, Pete
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 981: Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-981/
"H. Res. 981: Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-981/.
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