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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2016Health
S.Res. 601

A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2016)

Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.)

Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for dystonia.

Encourages people and groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of dystonia and foster the understanding of the impact of dystonia on patients and their families.

What just happenedSep 29, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 29, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278)

  2. Sep 29, 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 S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278)

  3. Sep 29, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2016

Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.)

Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for dystonia.

Encourages people and groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of dystonia and foster the understanding of the impact of dystonia on patients and their families.
Passed Senate without amendmentSep 29, 201682

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

Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.)

Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for dystonia.

Encourages people and groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of dystonia and foster the understanding of the impact of dystonia on patients and their families.
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