S.Res. 476: A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".
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S.Res. 476: A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".
114th Congress · introduced 2016-05-25 · Health · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227; text as passed Senate: CR S3175-3176)
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- Where it came from: introduced 2016-05-25 · official record
- Who proposed it: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · what a sponsor is
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Official title
A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".
Plain summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.) Congratulates the individuals who care for patients with cystic fibrosis for their dedication. Recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for care coordination. Acknowledges the investments and scientific achievements that have improved the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis. Urges researchers, developers, patients, and providers to work together to find a cure for this deadly disease.
Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.
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Official text
A resolution designating the month of May 2016 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".
Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · 1 cosponsors
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Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] reported raising $6.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.
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- Resolution
- A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
- Roll-call vote
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Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres476.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>
Record fed-us-cong114-sres476 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114