LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

October 2005

Appropriations

A resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006 (P. L. 109-77)

Disease-specific bills or resolutions

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)

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Appropriations

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.

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Disease-specific bills or resolutions

Pulmonary Hypertension Research Act of 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.

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