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SRES 454 110th Congress Senate Health Antibiotics Commemorations Communicable diseases Drug resistance in microorganisms Health education Hospitals Medical research Pharmaceutical research Preventive medicine Science, Technology, Communications Special months

A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

Introduced: February 14, 2008 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1072)
Feb 14, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1072-1073)
Feb 14, 2008
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates March 2008 as MRSA Awareness Month.

Recognizes: (1) the need to apply what is already known about reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals, effectively using diagnostics, and ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) the need to pursue operational research to find 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) the importance of 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 February 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1072)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 988 Related bill Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 454: A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-454/
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"S. Res. 454: A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-454/.
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