Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 379
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting the designation of September 2019 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month".
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Oct 24, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Oct 24, 2019
Latest Action
Oct 24, 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
379
Congress
116
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
Independent
Maine
Democrat
West Virginia
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on October 24, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6177; text: CR S6161)
Summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of education for the prevention of substance use disorder, encourages efforts to explore effective and sustainable treatment, and acknowledges those who support individuals who are in recovery.

Text (1)
October 24, 2019
Actions (3)
10/24/2019
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6177; text: CR S6161)
10/24/2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6177; text: CR S6161)
10/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2021 9:57:39 PM