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HRES 988 110th Congress House Health Antibiotics Commemorations Communicable diseases Drug resistance in microorganisms Health education Hospitals Medical research Pharmaceutical research Preventive medicine Science, Technology, Communications Special months

Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

Introduced: February 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 25, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 25, 2008
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 23, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burgess objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Sep 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 988.
Sep 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8685-8686; text of measure as introduced: CR H8685)
Sep 23, 2008
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the importance of: (1) reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) operational research for finding the best ways of preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections.

Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.

What's happening now September 25, 2008

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 12 Republican 2