H.Res. 896 · 110th Congress
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 the Hardy Brown Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Joe Baca
- Introduced
- 2007-12-19
- Latest action
- 2008-07-30 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Recognizes the need to continue 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.