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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2018 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2018
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2943; text: CR S2941-2942; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2942)
May 24, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2943; text: CR S2941-2942; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2942)
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of May 2018 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors; and (3) those who are battling brain tumors, and their families, friends, and caregivers.
Encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
Urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2943; text: CR S2941-2942; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2942)