Supporting the observance of World Stroke Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Jan 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 10, expresses support for observing World Stroke Awareness Day. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of educating the public about stroke prevention and treatment. The resolution also emphasizes the need for disease-focused organizations worldwide to collaborate to reduce risk factors for stroke and encourage healthy lifestyles.
The resolution is aimed at raising awareness about stroke, which is a significant cause of death and disability both in the United States and globally. It mentions that stroke can be prevented and treated, and that its consequences can be avoided. The resolution acknowledges stroke survivors and the efforts of those who help them.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, this concurrent resolution was referred to two committees: Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs. It was then referred to the Subcommittee on Health on January 14, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and, if passed by both houses of Congress, expresses the sense of Congress.
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Official summary
Expresses support for the observance of World Stroke Awareness Day to offer education on the importance of prevention and treatment.
Emphasizes the need to coordinate the efforts of all disease-oriented organizations to prevent the rise of underlying risk factors and promote healthy living behaviors around the world.
Timeline
14 Jan 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 10 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 10, expresses support for observing World Stroke Awareness Day. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of educating the public about stroke prevention and treatment. The resolution also emphasizes the need for disease-focused organizations worldwide to collaborate to reduce risk factors for stroke and encourage healthy lifestyles. The resolution is aimed at raising awareness about stroke, which is a significant cause of death and disability both in the United States and globally. It mentions that stroke can be prevented and treated, and that its consequences can be avoided. The resolution acknowledges stroke survivors and the efforts of those who help them. Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2009, this concurrent resolution was referred to two committees: Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs. It was then referred to the Subcommittee on Health on January 14, 2009. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and, if passed by both houses of Congress, expresses the sense of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 10 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 10. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 10?
- H.Con.Res. 10 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 10?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (14 Jan 2009).
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