Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 518
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 13, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 13, 2017
Latest Action
Sep 15, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
518
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for: (1) more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease, (2) federal efforts to ease administrative burdens on those suffering from pulmonary fibrosis and their families and caregivers, and (3) swift and efficient federal evaluation and approval of new treatments for pulmonary fibrosis.

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 and caregivers of those individuals.
Text (1)
September 13, 2017
Actions (4)
09/15/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/14/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7413)
09/13/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/13/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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