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Latest Update: Wednesday, October, 15th 2008
Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
2/14/2008--Introduced. Recognizes: (1) the need to apply what is known about reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals and assuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) the need to pursue operational research on preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) the importance of raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections. Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.
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- 09/25/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 09/25/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 09/25/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/23/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8685-8686; text of measure as introduced: CR H8685)
- 09/23/2008 - Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
show all actions- 09/25/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 09/25/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 09/25/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/23/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8685-8686; text of measure as introduced: CR H8685)
- 09/23/2008 - Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 09/23/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H88685-8686; text of measure as introduced: CR H8685)
- 09/23/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 988.
- 09/23/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burgess objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 02/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 02/14/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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