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A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced: September 29, 2016 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
Sep 29, 2016
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.

Recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
What's happening now September 29, 2016

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HRES 437 Related bill Designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
  • SRES 270 Related bill A resolution designating September 2015 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
  • HRES 914 Related bill Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Sep 29, 2016
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 596: A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-596/
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"S. Res. 596: A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-596/.
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