H.RES.896
 
Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for primary lateral sclerosis, supporting the goals and ideals of Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
5 Total Points
Summary

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and a cure for primary lateral sclerosis.

Commends: (1) hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of, and conducting research for methods to help patients suffering from, the disorder; and (2) the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation for its efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals who suffer from the disorder, while funding research to help find a cure.

Expresses support for the designation of a Hardy Brown Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

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and 119 Cosponsors
Tammy Baldwin (D) (WI-02)
Madeleine Bordallo (D) (Guam)
Dennis Cardoza (D) (CA-18)
Donna Christensen (D) (Vir Isl)
Danny Davis (D) (IL-07)
Legislation Slant
Latest Action: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
This action occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 and earned 4 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on December 19, 2007
Passed in the House on July 30, 2008