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Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".

Introduced: April 27, 2009 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 349). (text: CR H6843-6844)
Jun 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6885-6886)
Jun 16, 2009
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.
Jun 16, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 366.
Jun 16, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6843-6845)
Jun 16, 2009
Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 28, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 27, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 16, 2009 House · vote #349 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 411–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute.

Expresses support for the designation of the Decade of Vision to maintain a sustained awareness of the public health challenges associated with vision impairment and eye disease and to emphasize the need for federal support for prevention and early detection, access to treatment and rehabilitation, and research.

Commends the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research for its efforts to expand awareness of eye disease through its Decade of Vision 2010-2020 Initiative.

What's happening now June 16, 2009

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 20
All 20 Democratic 8 Republican 12
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 16, 2009
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 12, 2009
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jun 12, 2009
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 12, 2009
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 12, 2009
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 12, 2009
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Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 12, 2009
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 12, 2009
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jun 12, 2009
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jun 12, 2009
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 12, 2009
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 12, 2009
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 10, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 10, 2009
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 8, 2009
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 21, 2009
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · May 21, 2009
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 20, 2009
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Apr 27, 2009
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 27, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 366: Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-366/
MLA
"H. Res. 366: Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-366/.
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H. Res. 366, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-366/.
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[H. Res. 366: Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (NEI) and expressing support for designation of 2010 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-366/)
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