Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 508
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution supporting the goals of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 15, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 15, 2018
Latest Action
May 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
508
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Expresses support for the goals of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day.

Encourages the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies to work with experts, stakeholders, and individuals with ME/CFS to support research to discover the cause of, and a cure for, ME/CFS.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/15/2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2681-2682)
05/15/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:26 PM