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SRES 365 114th Congress Senate Health Cardiovascular and respiratory health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Medical research Neurological disorders Research administration and funding

A resolution designating February 2016 as "American Heart Month" and February 5, 2016, as "National Wear Red Day".

Introduced: February 8, 2016 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Feb 29, 2016
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 29, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 29, 2016
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1101)
Feb 29, 2016
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1101)
Feb 8, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S704)
Feb 8, 2016
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.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.

Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting heart disease and stroke by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.

Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for heart disease.

What's happening now February 29, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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