A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. [SR-98]
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and supporting research and education programs. Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the
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SR-98: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1311; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1309-1310) on 03/04/2015
SR-74: A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1004-1005; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1003-1004) on 02/12/2015
You have voted SR-74: A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority..
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia. [SR-601]
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A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia. Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions.) Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for dystonia. Encourages people and groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of dystonia and foster
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SR-601: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6286; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6277-6278) on 09/29/2016
You have voted SR-601: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia..
SR-576: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6089; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6083-6084) on 09/26/2016
You have voted SR-576: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"..
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". [SR-538]
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[Disabilities ]
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries
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SR-538: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5193-5194; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5173) on 07/14/2016
SR-438: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2400; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2395) on 04/21/2016
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-434]
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[Science ]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2016 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their
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SR-434: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2350) on 04/20/2016
SR-400: A resolution designating March 25, 2016, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1511; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1508) on 03/15/2016
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. [SR-393]
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[Mental Health ]
[Science ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and supporting research and education programs. Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the
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SR-393: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1349; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1347-1348) on 03/08/2016
SR-275: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7224) on 10/07/2015
You have voted SR-275: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2015 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"..
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". [SR-235]
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[Disabilities ]
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". Designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and
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SR-235: A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6144; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6143) on 07/29/2015
A resolution designating May 19, 2015, as "National Schizencephaly Awareness Day". [SR-181]
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[Disabilities ]
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A resolution designating May 19, 2015, as "National Schizencephaly Awareness Day". Designates May 19, 2015, as National Schizencephaly Awareness Day. (Schizencephaly is a rare brain birth defect that can cause severe mental and physical health problems.)
SR-181: A resolution designating May 19, 2015, as "National Schizencephaly Awareness Day".
Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3088; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3071) on 05/19/2015
SR-156: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3318) on 05/23/2015
You have voted SR-156: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month"..
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-145]
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[Mental Health ]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their
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SR-145: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2319; Text Of Measure As Passed Senate: Cr S2357) on 04/22/2015
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2015 [S.988]
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[Sports ]
[Children and Youth ]
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Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2015 Requires each state that receives funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and that does not meet the requirements for the prevention and treatment of concussions set forth in this Act as of the date of enactment of this Act to enact legislation or issue regulations establishing such requirements by the last day of the fifth full fiscal year after such date. Requires each local educational agency in the state to develop and implement a standard plan for concussion
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S.988: Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2249-2250; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2250-2251) on 04/16/2015
Steve Gleason Act of 2015 [S.984]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
Steve Gleason Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. (Sec. 3) Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
S.984: Steve Gleason Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Became Public Law No: 114-40. (txt | Pdf) on 07/30/2015
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015 [S.968]
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[Social Security ]
[Disabilities ]
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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015 Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSAct title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the program under SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) for individuals
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S.968: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/16/2015
Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act of 2015 [S.857]
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Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover comprehensive Alzheimer's disease care planning services.
S.857: Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2015
Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2016 [S.849]
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Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2016 Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to: (1) enhance and expand infrastructure and activities to track the epidemiology of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease; and (2) incorporate information obtained through those activities into a National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that the System facilitates further research
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S.849: Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Alexander With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 04/04/2016