H.Con.Res. 288 (111th): Supporting National Men’s Health Week.

Introduced:
Jun 14, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Elijah Cummings [D-MD7]
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 June 22, 2010 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jun 14, 2010
Reported by Committee Jun 17, 2010
Passed House Jun 22, 2010
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jun 22, 2010 6:33 p.m.
Passed 388/0

Cosponsors
60 cosponsors (51D, 9R) (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 Jun 23, 2010.
4 pages

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6/22/2010--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 annual National Men's Health Week.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

According to the resolution’s findings, June 14 through June 20, 2010, is National Men's Health Week, which has the purpose of heightening the awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

Summary

H.Con.Res. 288 would resolve that Congress:

  • “Supports the annual National Men'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 Men's Health Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

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