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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2016Health
S.Res. 538

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 14, 2016)

Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.

Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 14, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)

  2. Jul 14, 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 S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)

  3. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2016

Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.

Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 14, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.

Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". — Informed