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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2017Health
S.Res. 128

A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Apr 25, 2017)

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

Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)

Encourages that steps should be taken to:

  • raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
  • inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
  • disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
  • promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
  • support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure.

What just happenedApr 25, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Apr 25, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Apr 25, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Apr 25, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Apr 25, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Apr 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2459; text of measure as introduced: CR S2459)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Apr 7, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 25, 201782

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

Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)

Encourages that steps should be taken to:

  • raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
  • inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
  • disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
  • promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
  • support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure.
Introduced in SenateApr 7, 2017

Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)

Encourages that steps should be taken to:

  • raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
  • inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
  • disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
  • promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
  • support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure.
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