Pulmonary Hypertension Research Act of 2005 (S. 1774)
A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis and supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week (H.Con.Res. 178 and S.Res. 236)
A resolution designating September 2005 as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month" (S.Res. 241)
A resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006
Number: P. L. 109-77 (formerly H.J.Res. 68) Date Signed: September 30, 2005 Highlights: The law allows agencies for which fiscal year 2006
appropriations bills have not been passed (e.g., the NIH) to continue funding existing programs and activities through
November 18, 2005.
Number: S. 1774 Sponsor: Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) Referred to: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Highlights: Like its companion measure H.R. 3005, which was introduced by
Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 21, S. 1774 would require the
NHLBI to develop
centers of excellence dedicated to research on pulmonary hypertension and education of scientists, health professionals, and public members interested in pulmonary hypertension.
a clearinghouse to disseminate information about pulmonary hypertension to health professionals, patients, industry, and the public.
a system for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of data derived from patient populations with pulmonary hypertension.
A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis and supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week
Numbers: H.Con.Res. 178 and S.Res. 236 Sponsors: Representative Charlie Norwood (R-GA) and Senator Norm Coleman (R MN) Latest actions: The House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res. 178 on September 29.
The Senate version was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on September 13.
A resolution designating September 2005 as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month"
Number: S.Res. 241 Sponsor: Senator James M. Jeffords (I-VT) Latest action: The Senate passed S.Res. 241 on September 15.
