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Latest Update: Thursday, September, 04th 2008
Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.
4/22/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day. Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to continue research on the causes of glaucoma. Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma.
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- 04/22/2008 - Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 04/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
- 04/22/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
show all actions- 04/22/2008 - Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 04/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
- 04/22/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 04/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205).
- 04/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2508-2510)
- 04/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2530-2531)
- 04/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H2508)
- 02/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 02/13/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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