Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and supporting National Donor Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Feb 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 45, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation. It supports National Donor Day, an annual event held on February 14th. The resolution specifically encourages Americans to learn about donation, discuss it with their families, and asks the President to issue a proclamation urging appropriate ceremonies and activities to show support.
The resolution highlights statistics about the significant need for donors, including the number of people on waiting lists for organ transplants and those diagnosed with diseases requiring bone marrow or blood. It also notes the large quantities of blood used daily and the low percentage of regular donors. This measure affects all Americans by promoting awareness and encouraging participation in donation.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2003, by Representative Miller of Florida, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 26, 2003. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message from Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
26 Feb 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 45 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 45, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation. It supports National Donor Day, an annual event held on February 14th. The resolution specifically encourages Americans to learn about donation, discuss it with their families, and asks the President to issue a proclamation urging appropriate ceremonies and activities to show support. The resolution highlights statistics about the significant need for donors, including the number of people on waiting lists for organ transplants and those diagnosed with diseases requiring bone marrow or blood. It also notes the large quantities of blood used daily and the low percentage of regular donors. This measure affects all Americans by promoting awareness and encouraging participation in donation. Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2003, by Representative Miller of Florida, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on February 26, 2003. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message from Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 45 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 45. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 45?
- H.Con.Res. 45 was sponsored by Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (R-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 45?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (26 Feb 2003).
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