Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Feb 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 74, is a resolution that expresses the sense of Congress. This means it conveys Congress's opinion or viewpoint on a particular issue. Specifically, the resolution states that Congress believes more research is needed into hydrocephalus, a chronic neurological condition. The "other purposes" clause indicates there may be additional, though unspecified, objectives.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill is not legislation that would become law or create new programs. Its purpose is to signal congressional support for increased attention and funding for research related to hydrocephalus. The exact impact on individuals or specific research initiatives is not detailed in the information provided.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 by Representative Mike Thompson. It was then received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At this point, the full text of the bill has not been published, so its specific provisions beyond the stated purpose are unknown. Its further progress through the legislative process depends on the Senate committee's review.
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Timeline
28 Feb 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 74 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 74, is a resolution that expresses the sense of Congress. This means it conveys Congress's opinion or viewpoint on a particular issue. Specifically, the resolution states that Congress believes more research is needed into hydrocephalus, a chronic neurological condition. The "other purposes" clause indicates there may be additional, though unspecified, objectives. As a concurrent resolution, this bill is not legislation that would become law or create new programs. Its purpose is to signal congressional support for increased attention and funding for research related to hydrocephalus. The exact impact on individuals or specific research initiatives is not detailed in the information provided. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007 by Representative Mike Thompson. It was then received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At this point, the full text of the bill has not been published, so its specific provisions beyond the stated purpose are unknown. Its further progress through the legislative process depends on the Senate committee's review.
- Has H.Con.Res. 74 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 74. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 74?
- H.Con.Res. 74 was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1] (D-CA), with 26 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 74?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (28 Feb 2007).
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