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Bill106th CongressFiled Aug 5, 1999Health
H.Res. 278

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of education, early detection and treatment, and other efforts in the fight against breast cancer.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 5, 1999)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all Americans, and above all women, should take an active role in the fight against breast cancer by using all the means available to them; (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care providers in promoting awareness of the importance of regular clinical and self-examinations, regular mammograms, and biopsies (when appropriate), and in providing information, support, and access to services, should be recognized and applauded; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility, among other things, to continue to fund research so that the causes of, and improved treatment for, breast cancer may be discovered.

What just happenedOct 3, 2000

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2](R-NH)Sponsor
113 cosponsors53 D59 R1 I
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  1. Oct 3, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Oct 3, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 508). (text: CR H8634)

  3. Oct 3, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 508).(text: CR H8634)

  4. Oct 3, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8657-8658)

  5. Oct 3, 2000FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Oct 3, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 278.

  7. Oct 3, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8634-8638)

  8. Oct 3, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Coburn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Oct 19, 1999CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

  10. Oct 19, 1999CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-400.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Oct 19, 1999Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-400.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Oct 13, 1999CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Oct 13, 1999CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Sep 30, 1999CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  15. Sep 30, 1999CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. Aug 27, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  17. Aug 5, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. Aug 5, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Aug 5, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House