Senate Simple Resolution 513
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution designating February 2020 as "American Heart Month" and February 7, 2020, as "National Wear Red Day".
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Passed Senate on Feb 27, 2020
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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
513
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
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Kyrsten Sinema
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checkPassed on February 27, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)
Summary
This resolution designates February 2020 as American Heart Month and February 7, 2020, as National Wear Red Day.
It also recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention; supporting research; and expanding access to medical treatment.
The resolution also encourages individuals to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.
February 27, 2020
02/27/2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)
02/27/2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228-1229)
02/27/2020
Introduced in Senate
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