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| 119-sconres-9 | 119 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-10 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1633-1634) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 12 | 2025-12-05T21:52:22Z | ||
| 118-sconres-30 | 118 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-07 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2284-2285) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 15 | 2025-12-05T08:38:55Z | ||
| 118-sconres-27 | 118 | sconres | 27 | Randy's Resolution | Health | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-01 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S349-350) | Senate | Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] | NE | R | R000618 | 0 | 2025-12-05T09:19:32Z | ||
| 118-sconres-6 | 118 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2023, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-09 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S749-750) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 10 | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | ||
| 117-sconres-39 | 117 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution honoring the 1,000,000 individuals who have died from COVID-19 in the United States. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-12 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2496) | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 11 | This resolution recognizes the one million deaths in the United States caused by COVID-19. | 2022-12-29T16:48:33Z | |
| 117-sconres-32 | 117 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2022, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-08 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1064-1065) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 2 | This concurrent resolution recognizes March 10, 2022, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. | 2023-04-13T13:45:25Z | |
| 116-sconres-18 | 116 | sconres | 18 | A concurrent resolution supporting reproductive health care in the United States. | Health | 2019-05-21 | 2019-05-21 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3011-3012) | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 43 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for efforts to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, preventative, and affordable health care services and are able to receive unbiased information about those services. | 2022-11-01T05:32:21Z | |
| 115-sconres-49 | 115 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553. | Health | 2018-09-28 | 2018-10-02 | Without objection, the Chair laid before the House S.Con.Res. 49. The concurrent resolution was agreed to and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. (consideration: CR H9412; text: CR H9412) | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 2553 (Knowing the Lowest Price Act of 2018) to amend the title. | 2023-01-11T13:41:18Z | |
| 115-sconres-11 | 115 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. | Health | 2017-03-22 | 2017-03-22 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934) | Senate | Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] | MD | D | V000128 | 1 | Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century. Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights. | 2023-01-11T13:36:09Z | |
| 113-sconres-42 | 113 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution recognizing caregiving as a profession and the extraordinary contributions of paid and family caregivers. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-07-31 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5235-5236) | Senate | Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] | NE | R | J000291 | 1 | Recognizes the valuable contributions of caregivers, and encourages individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors. Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to educate the public on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing care options available to seniors. | 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z | |
| 113-sconres-31 | 113 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution designating January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month". | Health | 2014-01-29 | 2014-01-31 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. | 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z | |
| 112-sconres-30 | 112 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Spina Bifida Awareness Month. | Health | 2011-10-13 | 2011-10-13 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6515-6516) | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 0 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and (2) the ongoing development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry. Recognizes: (1) the importance of highlighting the occurrence of, and advancing efforts to decrease the incidence of, spina bifida; and (2) the continued need for a commitment of resources for efforts to reduce and prevent disabling birth defects like spina bifida. Commends the work of the Spina Bifida Association to educate, support, and provide hope for people with spina bifida and their families. | 2023-01-11T13:22:58Z | |
| 111-sconres-53 | 111 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution recognizing and congratulating the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial. | Health | 2010-03-10 | 2010-03-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Recognizes the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial. | 2023-01-11T13:16:10Z | |
| 111-sconres-52 | 111 | sconres | 52 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. | Health | 2010-03-02 | 2010-11-15 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] | GA | R | C000286 | 0 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of, and the designation of March 20, 2010 as, a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. | 2023-01-11T13:16:10Z | |
| 111-sconres-38 | 111 | sconres | 38 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month to enhance public awareness of the need for screening for breast cancer and all other forms of cancer. | Health | 2009-08-06 | 2009-08-06 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9046-9047) | Senate | Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] | NC | D | H001049 | 1 | Expresses support for the designation of an Early Detection Month to enhance public awareness of the need for cancer screening. | 2023-01-11T13:18:08Z | |
| 111-sconres-37 | 111 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability. | Health | 2009-07-28 | 2009-07-28 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8204) | Senate | Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] | NE | R | J000291 | 6 | Recognizes caregiving as a profession.Expresses support for: (1) the private home care industry and the efforts of family caregivers; and (2) current federal programs that address the accessibility and affordability needs of seniors and their family caregivers.Encourages: (1) alternatives to make caregiving for seniors even more accessible and affordable through reviews of federal policies that relate to caregiving for seniors; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue working to educate Americans on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to seniors when they need care to meet personal needs. | 2023-01-11T13:18:12Z | |
| 111-sconres-32 | 111 | sconres | 32 | A bill expressing the sense of Congress on health care reform legislation. | Health | 2009-06-25 | 2009-06-25 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7102) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that any health care reform legislation should include, with respect to health plans: (1) support for consumer education and assistance with enrollment; (2) assistance for people asserting consumer rights; (3) a strengthened system of consumer protections, including an appeal mechanism within a health plan, coverage for emergency care without prior authorization, verification of accurate out-of-network copayment charges, and protections against balance billing in emergency situations and where in-network providers are unavailable, against mid-year health plan changes that could impact the enrollee's cost-sharing or access to services, and against misleading marketing; and (4) a strengthened enforcement system of consumer rights for claims involving systemic violations of consumer protections, including sanctions. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-sconres-25 | 111 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the value and benefits that community health centers provide as health care homes for over 18,000,000 individuals, and the importance of enabling health centers and other safety net providers to continue to offer accessible, affordable, and continuous care to their current patients and to every American who lacks access to preventive and primary care services. | Health | 2009-06-09 | 2009-06-09 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6388) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 30 | Expresses the sense of the Sentate that: (1) all individuals should have the choice of a community health center as their health care home; (2) every health center should be appropriately reimbursed for the high-value preventive and primary care they provide; (3) health care reform should include measures to expand community health centers; (4) the current payment mechanisms for federally qualified health centers through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP) are essential to ensuring access to affordable and high-quality preventive and primary care services for program beneficiaries; (5) any expansion of private insurance must include mechanisms to ensure the full participation of, and appropriate reimbursement to, federally qualified health centers and other safety net providers; and (6) ensuring access to all safety net providers is vital to ensuring that health care reform is successful in expanding access, improving quality, and reducing cost. | 2023-01-11T13:18:34Z | |
| 111-sconres-9 | 111 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. | Health | 2009-03-02 | 2009-03-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Commends the efforts of states, U.S. territories and possessions, and local communities that support such goals and ideals.Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those living with multiple sclerosisand continue to work to find cures and improve treatments. | 2023-01-11T13:19:39Z | |
| 111-sconres-8 | 111 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. | Health | 2009-02-25 | 2009-02-26 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. Honors the life of Deamonte Driver. | 2017-12-13T21:23:16Z | |
| 111-sconres-6 | 111 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ensure that the health care needs of women and of all individuals in the United States are met. | Health | 2009-02-11 | 2009-02-11 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2164-2165) | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 5 | Declares that Congress commits to passing, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for women and all individuals and that establishes coverage that enables women to attain good health that they can maintain during their reproductive years and throughout their lives. Requires such legislation to : (1) recognize the role of women as health care consumers, caregivers, and providers; (2) guarantee a level of benefits and care necessary to achieve and maintain good health throughout a woman's lifetime and lessen the burdens caused by poor health; (3) promote primary and preventive care; (4) provide a choice of public and private insurance plans and direct access to a choice of health care providers to ensure continuity of coverage and a delivery system that meets the needs of women; (5) eliminate disparities in health coverage, treatment, and outcomes on the basis of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health status, or sexual orientation; (6) share financing responsibility among employers, individuals, and the government while taking into account small business needs; (7) ensure affordable access to health care; (8) enhance health care quality and patient safety; (9) ensure a sufficient supply of qualified providers through expanded medical and public health education and adequate reimbursement; (10) ensure every woman access to a women's medical home, including direct access to women's health care providers and care coordination, throughout each woman's lifetime; (11) recognize and promote the role of women as providers of health care; and (12) promote administrative efficiency and ease of use. Urges the President sign such legislation. | 2022-02-03T06:03:41Z | |
| 110-sconres-102 | 110 | sconres | 102 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV. | Health | 2008-09-24 | 2008-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425) | Senate | Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] | NY | D | C001041 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV. | 2022-02-03T05:09:47Z | |
| 110-sconres-103 | 110 | sconres | 103 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. | Health | 2008-09-24 | 2008-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425-9426) | Senate | Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] | NY | D | C001041 | 0 | Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.Commends the efforts of community organizations and health care providers in minority communities to deliver human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) care and services.Encourages minorities to educate themselves about the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Expresses support for the continued funding of the Initiative and other federal programs to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide treatment to those affected. | 2020-02-10T17:02:40Z | |
| 110-sconres-98 | 110 | sconres | 98 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy. | Health | 2008-09-15 | 2008-09-15 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533-8534) | Senate | Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] | NY | D | C001041 | 0 | Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves. | 2022-02-03T05:09:47Z | |
| 110-sconres-88 | 110 | sconres | 88 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest. | Health | 2008-06-10 | 2008-06-10 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5455-5456) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 2 | Calls for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its policy that aims to eliminate patient access to compounded medications containing estriol prescribed by physicians unless it holds a public comment period on the issue and can document evidence of adverse events and other safety issues to justify such policy. | 2022-02-03T05:09:47Z | |
| 110-sconres-83 | 110 | sconres | 83 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. | Health | 2008-05-21 | 2008-05-21 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627) | Senate | Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] | NY | D | C001041 | 1 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced hearing and speech deficiencies as a result of traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn. | 2022-02-03T05:11:26Z | |
| 110-sconres-81 | 110 | sconres | 81 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. | Health | 2008-05-07 | 2008-05-08 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 3 | (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.Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on diseases that commonly affect women. Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 12, 2008 by receiving preventive screenings. | 2017-12-14T21:55:26Z | |
| 110-sconres-73 | 110 | sconres | 73 | A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. | Health | 2008-04-03 | 2008-04-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 4 | (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: (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. | 2019-11-15T21:21:49Z | |
| 110-sconres-63 | 110 | sconres | 63 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes. | Health | 2007-12-19 | 2008-01-28 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] | NY | D | C001041 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Commends the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for working with leading scientists and researchers to organize the first-ever NIH conference on hydrocephalus (a neurological condition characterized by the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluids in the ventricles of the brain). Urges the Director to continue the current collaboration with respect to hydrocephalus among national research institutes.Calls for: (1) further research into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, disease burden, and improved treatment of hydrocephalus; and (2) increased public awareness and professional education regarding hydrocephalus through partnerships between the federal government and patient advocacy organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:15:10Z | |
| 109-sconres-95 | 109 | sconres | 95 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the importance of Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health. | Health | 2006-05-18 | 2006-05-18 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4808) | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 1 | Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women and highlight racial disparities in the rates of these diseases. Calls for: (1) people to use Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 15, 2006, by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. | 2023-01-13T04:50:53Z | |
| 109-sconres-65 | 109 | sconres | 65 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of Federally-qualified health centers and their Medicaid prospective payment system. | Health | 2005-11-17 | 2005-11-17 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13184) | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 14 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medicaid prospective payment system for the federally-qualified health center program is critical to ensuring that both Medicaid recipients and the nation's uninsured population have access to quality affordable primary and preventive care services. Recognizes the critical role of such health centers as an essential source of care for millions of Medicaid recipients and uninsured Americans, and supports continuation of the prospective payment system in helping to maintain this system of care. | 2023-01-13T04:49:31Z | |
| 109-sconres-49 | 109 | sconres | 49 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importance of Medicaid in the health care system of our Nation. | Health | 2005-07-29 | 2005-07-29 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9541-9542) | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 43 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) over the past four decades Medicaid has been a core component of the American health system; (2) Medicaid has ensured that the vast majority of Medicaid beneficiaries did not join the ranks of the current 45 million Americans with no health insurance; and (3) Congress must continue and strengthen the state-federal partnership that provides this vital health insurance program. | 2023-01-13T04:50:18Z | |
| 109-sconres-50 | 109 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years. | Health | 2005-07-29 | 2005-07-29 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9544) | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 43 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) for the past 40 years, Medicare has made significant medical, social, and economic contributions to our Nation; (2) the access to care provided by Medicare has changed the course of health outcomes for the elderly and those with disabilities preventing phsical deterioration and preventing more individuals from slipping into poverty; and (3) Congress must continue to support, strengthen, and enhance the quality of care in this vital federal health insurance program that guarantees all Medicare beneficiaries affordable health care that meets their needs. | 2023-01-13T04:50:18Z | |
| 109-sconres-30 | 109 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress concerning the provision of health insurance coverage to all Americans. | Health | 2005-04-28 | 2005-04-28 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4597) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 14 | Urges Congress to enact legislation that: (1) ensures that all Americans have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage by 2010; (2) uses private and public sector solutions; (3) constrains underlying health care costs, including by assuring appropriate utilization and lowering prescription drug costs and administrative expenses; and (4) assures high quality health care, including by promoting the utilization of information technology, reducing medical errors, and providing for care coordination. | 2020-02-10T17:00:24Z | |
| 108-sconres-143 | 108 | sconres | 143 | A concurrent resolution recognizing community organization of public access defibrillation programs. | Health | 2004-10-08 | 2004-10-08 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10864-10865) | Senate | Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] | OH | R | D000294 | 4 | Recognizes the growing number of community activists, organizations, and municipal governments leading the national effort to establish public access defibrillation (PAD) programs. Encourages the continued development and implementation of PAD programs in schools, sports arenas, NASCAR race tracks, large hotels, concert halls, public housing, high-rise buildings, gated communities, buildings subject to high-security, and similar facilities to increase the survival rate for victims of cardiac arrest. | 2023-01-14T22:48:34Z | |
| 108-sconres-119 | 108 | sconres | 119 | A concurrent resolution recognizing that prevention of suicide is a compelling national priority. | Health | 2004-06-17 | 2004-10-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | Senate | Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] | CO | R | C000077 | 32 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes as a compelling national priority the need to increase awareness about and prevent suicide. Reaffirms Congress's commitment to the priorities expressed in prior legislation (which recognized suicide as a national problem and declared suicide prevention to be a national priority). Encourages Americans, communities, and the nation to work to increase awareness about and prevent suicide. | 2023-01-15T04:49:23Z | |
| 108-sconres-41 | 108 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution directing Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans. | Health | 2003-04-30 | 2003-04-30 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5613-5614) | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 6 | Directs Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 to guarantee that every person in the United States, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care that: (1) is affordable and that removes financial barriers to needed care; (2) is as cost efficient as possible; (3) provides comprehensive benefits; (4) promotes prevention and early intervention; (5) includes parity for mental health and other services; (6) eliminates disparities in access to quality health care; (7) addresses the needs of people with special health care needs and underserved populations in rural and urban areas; (8) promotes quality and better health outcomes; (9) addresses the need to have adequate numbers of qualified health care practitioners; (10) provides adequate and timely payments; (11) fosters a strong network of health care facilities; (12) ensures continuity of coverage and continuity of care; (13) maximizes consumer choice of health care providers and practitioners; and (14) is easy for patients, providers, and practitioners to use and reduces paperwork. | 2023-01-15T23:33:05Z | |
| 108-sconres-33 | 108 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding scleroderma. | Health | 2003-04-07 | 2003-04-07 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4909-4910) | Senate | Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] | ID | R | C000858 | 16 | Calls for: (1) recognition of private organizations and health care providers for promoting awareness and research on scleroderma; (2) greater awareness of the symptoms of scleroderma and contributions to the fight against it; (3) the National Institutes of Health to continue to take a leadership role in research efforts regarding the fight against scleroderma and to allow for broad dissemination of the information learned from such research; and (4) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to consider additional methods to improve disease surveillance of scleroderma. | 2023-01-15T23:33:06Z | |
| 108-sconres-21 | 108 | sconres | 21 | Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution | Health | 2003-03-13 | 2003-11-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. | Senate | Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] | KY | R | B001066 | 17 | Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal Government and the States should make it a priority to promote a stable, quality direct support workforce for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities that advances national commitment to community integration for such individuals and personal security for them and their families. | 2023-01-15T23:03:25Z | |
| 106-sconres-97 | 106 | sconres | 97 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for activities to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis. | Health | 2000-03-21 | 2000-04-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. | Senate | Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] | RI | D | R000122 | 2 | See summary of: S.Con.Res. 93 | 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z | |
| 106-sconres-93 | 106 | sconres | 93 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for activities to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis. | Health | 2000-03-09 | 2000-03-09 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1422) | Senate | Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] | RI | D | R000122 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) all Americans should take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis; (2) the role played by national and community organizations and health care professionals in promoting continued funding for research and in providing information about, and access to, the best medical treatment and support services for multiple sclerosis should be recognized; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to continue to fund research so that the causes of, and improved treatment for, multiple sclerosis may be discovered, to continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for people with multiple sclerosis, and to endeavor to raise public awareness about the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and health professionals' awareness about the diagnosis of, and treatment for, the disease. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 106-sconres-47 | 106 | sconres | 47 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the regulatory burdens on home health agencies. | Health | 1999-07-21 | 1999-07-21 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 9 | Declares that Congress should: (1) actively oversee the Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) administration of the Medicare home health program; (2) pay particular attention, in overseeing such administration, to HCFA's compliance with the public notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, HCFA's consideration of input from the home health community, and HCFA's coordination and consistent application of policies among HCFA's central and regional offices; and (3) monitor HCFA's adherence to and implementation of congressional intent when executing changes during such administration. | 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z | |
| 106-sconres-32 | 106 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the guaranteed coverage of chiropractic services under the Medicare+Choice program. | Health | 1999-05-17 | 1999-05-17 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] | ND | D | C000705 | 16 | Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation is a uniquely chiropractic service that Congress recognized in 1972 as a benefit under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act; (2) it is the unequivocal intent of Congress to ensure that every individual enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan under Medicare part C (Medicare+Choice) has access to all covered services under Medicare part B; and (3) as a covered service under Medicare part B treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation provided by a doctor of chiropractic is a covered service for individuals enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 106-sconres-22 | 106 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance. | Health | 1999-03-23 | 1999-03-23 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 13 | Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to promoting long-term care coverage. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 105-sconres-108 | 105 | sconres | 108 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and for other purposes. | Health | 1998-07-17 | 1998-07-17 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] | ND | D | D000432 | 26 | Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the National Heart Act and the creation of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 105-sconres-95 | 105 | sconres | 95 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance. | Health | 1998-05-12 | 1998-05-12 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding promoting coverage of individuals under long-term care insurance. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 105-sconres-93 | 105 | sconres | 93 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims to Medicare for office visits and for other evaluation and management services. | Health | 1998-05-04 | 1998-05-04 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | T000317 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Health Care Financing Administration should: (1) further postpone its plans to implement the documentation guidelines for evaluation and management services, as currently constituted; (2) continue consultation with organizations representing physicians on how to reduce the complexity of any such guidelines before their use by Medicare or its agents in review of claims; (3) conduct a pilot study of any such documentation requirements before use in audits and other review activities; and (4) assure that any such documentation guidelines, if applied by Medicare or its agents in review activities, contribute to quality care and do not detract from good patient care by requiring physicians to spend undue time documenting their services (at the expense of spending less time with patients) or lead to sanctions being imposed for unintentional coding and documentation errors. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 104-sconres-8 | 104 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40-49, and for other purposes. | Health | 1995-02-16 | 1995-02-16 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] | ME | R | S000663 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning: (1) the need for adequate studies on breast cancer screenings for women between the ages of 40 and 49; and (2) the National Cancer Institute's statement and guidelines regarding such screenings. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-sconres-69 | 103 | sconres | 69 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that any legislation that is enacted to provide for national health care reform should provide for compensation for poison control center services, and that a commission should be established to study the delivery and funding for poison control services. | Health | 1994-05-09 | 1994-05-09 | Submitted in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 7 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) any health care reform legislation that is enacted should contain provisions that ensure that qualified poison control centers are adequately compensated; and (2) a national commission should be established to study the delivery and funding of poison control services. | 2021-06-02T20:15:01Z | |
| 103-sconres-16 | 103 | sconres | 16 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress. | Health | 1993-03-10 | 1993-03-10 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 20 | Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to reform the health care system must: (1) ensure that every person has access to coverage for medically and psychologically necessary treatments for mental disorders that is equitable to the coverage provided for treatments of physical illnesses; and (2) meet specified requirements concerning coverage, consumer choice, financial protection, financing policies, and coordination across Federal, State, and local programs. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 102-sconres-126 | 102 | sconres | 126 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by the Congress. | Health | 1992-06-24 | 1992-06-24 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 26 | Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any legislation passed by the Congress to address American health care needs must include coverage for mental disorders. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 102-sconres-67 | 102 | sconres | 67 | A concurrent resolution protesting the decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit Federal payments under the medicaid program relating to State medicaid expenditures that are made from revenues derived from provider-specific taxes. | Health | 1991-10-02 | 1991-10-02 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that it is inappropriate for the Federal Government to take actions that have the effect of preempting the tax decisions of State governments. Protects the decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit Federal payments under the Medicaid program (title XIX of the Social Security Act) relating to State Medicaid expenditures that are made from revenues derived from provider-specific taxes. Urges the Secretary to drop the proposed rule implementing his decision. | 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z | |
| 101-sconres-134 | 101 | sconres | 134 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning a 1991 White House Conference on Aging. | Health | 1990-05-23 | 1990-05-23 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 43 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should immediately call for a 1991 White House Conference on Aging and begin planning and implementing such a conference without delay. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-125 | 101 | sconres | 125 | Congressional Commitment to Long-Term Care Concurrent Resolution | Health | 1990-05-02 | 1990-05-02 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 25 | Congressional Commitment to Long-Term Care Concurrent Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that payments to long-term care providers under titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act be sufficient to maintain the highest quality of patient care in nursing homes. | 2025-08-26T17:26:43Z | |
| 101-sconres-120 | 101 | sconres | 120 | A concurrent resolution to commend the National Mental Health Leadership Forum and the National Advisory Mental Health Council. | Health | 1990-04-05 | 1990-04-05 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 1 | Commends the National Mental Health Leadership Forum and the National Advisory Mental Health Council for cosponsoring a series of public hearings in 1990 addressing mental health issues. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-sconres-111 | 101 | sconres | 111 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to contraception and infertility. | Health | 1990-03-29 | 1990-03-29 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 10 | Declares that the Congress should: (1) establish a program of research for the development of methods of contraception and methods of diagnosing and treating infertility; (2) provide adequate long-term resources for the program; (3) ensure that Federal programs with respect to sexually transmitted diseases adequately respond to the role of such diseases in infertility; (4) ensure public education on contraception and infertility; (5) establish as Federal goals the development, by the year 2010, of improved barrier methods to protect against pregnancy and diseases, new methods of contraception for use by men, a vaccine-like drug for women that prevents pregnancy for a significant period of time without other specified effects, and new and improved techniques of diagnosing and treating infertility; (6) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reestablish the Ethical Advisory Board in order to facilitate research with respect to infertility; (7) review the policies and procedures of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to expediting approval of drugs and devices for use by the public, especially with respect to contraception and infertility; and (8) determine to what extent measures can be implemented by public or private entities to resolve liability issues involved with drugs and devices concerned with contraception and infertility. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-99 | 101 | sconres | 99 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the 25th anniversary of the Older Americans Act of 1965. | Health | 1990-03-01 | 1990-09-05 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000556 | 55 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the enactment of the 25th anniversary of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and its successful implementation should be recognized; (2) the contributions at all levels of the aging network fostered by this Act should be recognized; and (3) the Congress and citizens should reaffirm their support for the Act and its primary goals. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 101-sconres-78 | 101 | sconres | 78 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the conference committee action on the reform of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988. | Health | 1989-10-31 | 1989-10-31 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 14 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that conference committee action on the reform of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 shall not exceed the limits set by the legislative language previously agreed upon by the Senate and the House of Representatives or establish benefits and premiums not included by such language. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 101-sconres-37 | 101 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the differential in Medicare payments made to urban and rural hospitals be eliminated. | Health | 1989-05-16 | 1989-05-16 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 18 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that legislation should be considered as soon as practicable that would equalize payments under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to rural and urban hospitals. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 101-sconres-36 | 101 | sconres | 36 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the problem of geographical variations under the current medicare physician reimbursement system. | Health | 1989-05-10 | 1989-05-10 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 19 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the problem of geographical variation in physician reimbursement under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act needs to be addressed so that only those variations justified by regional differences in the cost of medical practice or the need to maintain access to high quality health care are permitted. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 101-sconres-10 | 101 | sconres | 10 | Protect Medicare 90 Concurrent Resolution | Health | 1989-01-31 | 1989-01-31 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 43 | Protect Medicare 90 Concurrent Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) hospital payments for FY 1990 should not be reduced below levels set by current law for such fiscal year. | 2025-08-26T17:25:59Z | |
| 100-sconres-60 | 100 | sconres | 60 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the DARE program for its contribution to the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. | Health | 1987-05-21 | 1987-05-21 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Honors the DARE program for its contributions to the fight against alcohol and other drug abuse. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-59 | 100 | sconres | 59 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Harlem Hospital Center be recognized for one hundred years of community service. | Health | 1987-05-19 | 1987-05-19 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 12 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Harlem Hospital Center be recognized and commended for 100 years of service and for its dedication to providing quality care. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 100-sconres-37 | 100 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution recognizing Father Terry Attridge and the DARE program for their contributions to the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. | Health | 1987-03-24 | 1987-03-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Children, Family, Drugs, Alcohol. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 0 | Honors Father Terry Attridge and the DARE program for their contributions to the fight against alcohol and drug abuse. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-sconres-9 | 99 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Medicare be commended on its 20th anniversary for the program's success in protecting older Americans against the high cost of health care. | Health | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-01 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 29 | Commends Medicare on its 20th anniversary. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-sconres-32 | 98 | sconres | 32 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the legal minimum age for drinking and purchasing alcohol. | Health | 1983-05-06 | 1983-05-06 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 18 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the age for drinking and purchasing alcoholic beverages should be raised to 21 in all States where the drinking age is lower. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-sconres-30 | 98 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution to reject the medicare cuts contained in the President's Fiscal Year 1984 budget. | Health | 1983-05-02 | 1983-05-06 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 19 | States that: (1) Congress rejects President Reagan's proposals for Medicare cuts in his 1984 budget because they put an unfair burden on beneficiaries; and (2) the appropriate committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives should study and make recommendations concerning how the solvency of the Medicare program can be assured by constraining medical care costs and making other changes affecting the program. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 98-sconres-21 | 98 | sconres | 21 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress respecting the administration of title X of the Public Health Service Act. | Health | 1983-03-23 | 1983-04-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Family and Human Services. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 21 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the family planning program under title X of the Public Health Service Act should be administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 98-sconres-6 | 98 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal government should maintain current efforts in Federal nutrition programs to prevent increases in domestic hunger. | Health | 1983-01-27 | 1984-06-29 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 55 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Federal nutrition programs, including the food stamp, child nutrition, and elderly feeding programs, should be protected from budget cuts; (2) the WIC (supplemental food program for women, infants, and children) should continue to be fully funded; and (3) the Federal Government should maintain primary responsibility for nutrition programs. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 97-sconres-129 | 97 | sconres | 129 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the legal minimum age for drinking and purchasing alcohol. | Health | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-01 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the age for drinking and purchasing all alcoholic beverages should be raised to 21 in the District of Columbia and the 35 States where the drinking age is now less than 21. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-sconres-123 | 97 | sconres | 123 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a means test for the Medicare program. | Health | 1982-09-21 | 1982-09-27 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the establishment of a means test for Medicare benefits would be a breach of faith with the American public; and (2) the Medicare program should not have a means test. | 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z | |
| 97-sconres-106 | 97 | sconres | 106 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting maintaining existing regulations assuring nursing home compliance with medicare health and safety requirements. | Health | 1982-06-17 | 1982-06-21 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) nursing facility Medicare compliance surveys should be conducted at least annually; (2) reinspections for violation corrections should be conducted within 90 days; (3) Federal funds for such surveys should continue; (4) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals should not have the authority to certify Medicare compliance; and (5) the proposed Department of Health and Human Services health care facilities certification regulations should not be adopted. | 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z | |
| 97-sconres-22 | 97 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution to commend Dr. Howard A. Rusk on a lifetime of ground-breaking, committed service to the handicapped. | Health | 1981-06-11 | 1981-06-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 10 | Commends Doctor Howard A. Rusk on his lifetime service to the handicapped. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 95-sconres-41 | 95 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution relating to the treatment of epilepsy. | Health | 1977-07-26 | 1977-07-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 3 | Requests the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to hasten the assembly of data and expedite the reviews and consideration precedent to the introduction of sodium valproate for the treatment of epilepsy in the United States. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 94-sconres-24 | 94 | sconres | 24 | A concurrent resolution expressing opposition to proposed curtailment of benefits under medicare. | Health | 1975-03-12 | 1975-03-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 33 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President's proposal to restructure the medicare deductible for physician services and the copayment for inpatient hospital services to require citizens to pay more of the health bill shall not be enacted. | 2024-08-01T19:33:37Z |
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