Senate Simple Resolution 175
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 30, 2019
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
175
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Summary
This resolution commits to increasing awareness of sepsis.
It also expresses support for (1) innovative public-private partnerships, and (2) the pursuit of mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and intervention for patients with sepsis.
April 30, 2019
04/30/2019
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2523)
04/30/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:21:05 PM