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A resolution designating May 2010 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Introduced: May 24, 2010 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2010
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4470)
May 26, 2010
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4470)
May 26, 2010
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4470)
May 26, 2010
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4470)
May 24, 2010
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4147)
May 24, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4147)
May 24, 2010
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 May 2010 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Expresses support for: (1) efforts to develop better treatments to improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis of individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor; and (2) individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers.

Encourages increased awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.

Urges a collaborative public-private approach to brain tumor research.

What's happening now May 26, 2010

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4470)

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