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A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

4/20/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the third week of April 2007 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends those organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating parents and caregivers on how they can help protect children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses in their lives.

Encourages participation in educational programs to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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  • 04/20/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4820 text as passed Senate: CR S4820 text of measure as introduced: CR S4816-4817)
  • 04/20/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4820; text as passed Senate: CR S4820; text of measure as introduced: CR S4816-4817)
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S.RES.163 Agreed to by Senate08/31/2007

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