H.Res. 981 · 110th Congress

Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2008-02-13
Latest action
2008-04-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Subjects

Congressional tributes
Health
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Special days
Health education
Research grants
Associations, institutions, etc.
Eye diseases