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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Introduced: March 2, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Mar 3, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2009
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3, 2009
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Mar 2, 2009
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2644-2645; text as passed: CR S2644-2645; text of measure as introduced: CR S2641-2642)
Mar 2, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2644-2645; text as passed: CR S2644-2645; text of measure as introduced: CR S2641-2642)
Mar 2, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Commends the efforts of states, U.S. territories and possessions, and local communities that support such goals and ideals.

Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.

Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those living with multiple sclerosisand continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.

What's happening now March 3, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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