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Chief Sponsor:

Ron Wyden

Tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Living wills, Medical care, Medicine, Members of Congress, Special days

Latest Update: Thursday, August, 21st 2008

A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.

3/12/2008--Introduced.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.

Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.
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Latest Actions
  • 03/12/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008)
  • 03/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2008)
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.J.RES.29 Introduced in Senate03/14/2008