Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2016
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, which include bringing attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States.
Bill114th CongressFiled May 25, 2016Health
S.Res. 477
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2016, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2016)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, which include bringing attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States.
What just happenedMay 25, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Agreed to SenateMay 25, 2016
- May 25, 2016Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176)
- May 25, 2016Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176)
- May 25, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed Senate without amendmentMay 25, 201682
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, which include bringing attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States.