SRES 478 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

SRES 478 is a Senate resolution designating November 2023 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month." It encourages the public to learn about hospice and palliative care services, recognize the work of family caregivers and healthcare providers, and participate in activities that raise awareness of these services. The resolution highlights the importance of palliative care in improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and supporting caregivers, without creating new legal requirements or funding. It does not directly affect specific groups but aims to increase public understanding of these care options.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Nov 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Nov 28, 2023 Last action Nov 28, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Nov 28, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641-5642)
upper
Nov 28, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641-5642)
upper
Nov 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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