H.R. 5265 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008
H.R. 5265 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2008, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 123 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-361
What it does
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate centers of excellence for research on various forms of muscular dystrophy as Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 86 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 24, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-361. (Oct 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 24, 2008 · Passed418–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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