Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Feb 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 56, would officially express Congress's support for Children's Dental Health Month, which occurs in February. It would also honor the memory of Deamonte Driver, a 12-year-old who died from complications of untreated tooth decay. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of dental care and access to preventative treatment for children.
The resolution's passage would affect the public by acknowledging a designated month focused on children's oral health and by commemorating a life that brought attention to this issue. It does not mandate any new programs or directly allocate funds.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 23, 2009, by Representative Elijah E. Cummings and others. Its latest action, as of February 24, 2009, was to be referred to the Subcommittee on Health. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would represent an official expression of Congress's views.
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Timeline
24 Feb 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 56 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 56, would officially express Congress's support for Children's Dental Health Month, which occurs in February. It would also honor the memory of Deamonte Driver, a 12-year-old who died from complications of untreated tooth decay. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of dental care and access to preventative treatment for children. The resolution's passage would affect the public by acknowledging a designated month focused on children's oral health and by commemorating a life that brought attention to this issue. It does not mandate any new programs or directly allocate funds. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 23, 2009, by Representative Elijah E. Cummings and others. Its latest action, as of February 24, 2009, was to be referred to the Subcommittee on Health. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would represent an official expression of Congress's views.
- Has H.Con.Res. 56 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 56. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 56?
- H.Con.Res. 56 was sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (D-MD), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 56?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (24 Feb 2009).
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