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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2017Health
S.Res. 276

A resolution designating September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2017)

Designates Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

What just happenedSep 28, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 28, 2017Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)

  2. Sep 28, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)

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    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 28, 2017

Designates Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
Passed Senate without amendmentSep 28, 201782

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

Designates Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)

Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.

Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
A resolution designating September 2017 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". — Informed