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A resolution designating September 18, 2008, as "National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day".

Introduced: August 1, 2008 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Sep 8, 2008
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8141-8142)
Sep 8, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8141-8142)
Sep 8, 2008
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142)
Sep 8, 2008
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8141-8142)
Aug 1, 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8050)
Aug 1, 2008
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates September 18, 2008, as National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day.

Recognizes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a major public health concern. Encourages Americans to find out more about ADHD, support ADHD mental health services, and seek treatment and support. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about ADHD; and (2) consider ways to improve mental health services for children and adults with ADHD.

What's happening now September 8, 2008

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8141-8142)

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