Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Feb 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 40 is a proposed measure in the House of Representatives that expresses a need for greater public knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI). It supports the idea of designating a specific month as National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges that TBIs can cause lifelong disabilities, affect families, and are a significant concern for military personnel.
The resolution specifically highlights that at least 1.4 million Americans experience a TBI each year, with many resulting in permanent, life-altering disabilities. It notes that TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability for young people and a "silent epidemic" due to a lack of public awareness.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009. After introduction, it was referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Timeline
9 Feb 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 40 do?
- H.Con.Res. 40 is a proposed measure in the House of Representatives that expresses a need for greater public knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI). It supports the idea of designating a specific month as National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges that TBIs can cause lifelong disabilities, affect families, and are a significant concern for military personnel. The resolution specifically highlights that at least 1.4 million Americans experience a TBI each year, with many resulting in permanent, life-altering disabilities. It notes that TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability for young people and a "silent epidemic" due to a lack of public awareness. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009. After introduction, it was referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Has H.Con.Res. 40 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 40. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 40?
- H.Con.Res. 40 was sponsored by Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), with 80 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 40?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (9 Feb 2009).
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