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A resolution designating September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Introduced: September 25, 2018 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Sep 25, 2018
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
Sep 25, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
Sep 25, 2018
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates September 2018 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 ongoing 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 25, 2018

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)