H.Con.Res. 268 (111th): Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY22]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Con.Res. stands for House concurrent resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on May 12, 2010 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2010
Reported by Committee May 06, 2010
Passed House May 12, 2010
Votes

House Vote on Passage
May 12, 2010 2:47 p.m.
Passed 418/0

Cosponsors
56 cosponsors (56D) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Summary

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Text

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Last updated May 17, 2010.
3 pages

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5/12/2010--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

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Background

According to the resolution's findings, the annual National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day and celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health issues; and the week of May 9 through May 15 is designated National Women's Health Week.

Summary

H.Con.Res. 268 would resolve that Congress:
• "Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week; and
• "Requests that the President of the United States issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Women's Health Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities."

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