SRES 596
114th Congress
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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
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Sep 29, 2016
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
Sep 29, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
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