SJRES 29
110th Congress
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A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2008)
Mar 12, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008)
Mar 12, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2008)
Committees of jurisdiction
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