H.Res. 641House108th Congress (2003-2005)Passed Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

November 16, 2004 • 2:27 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 12, 2004

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

May 12, 2004

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

May 21, 2004

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 15, 2004

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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 15, 2004

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Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Discharged.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 15, 2004

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Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

November 16, 2004 • 2:21 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9690-9691)

November 16, 2004 • 2:21 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 641.

November 16, 2004 • 2:21 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9690)

November 16, 2004 • 2:27 PM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9690)

November 16, 2004 • 2:27 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

November 16, 2004 • 2:27 PM

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What members said about H.Res. 641 on the floor

1 Republican2 Democrats

Rep. Danny K. DavisD-IL-7 · Nov 16, 2004

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, this year, approximately 28,000 people will die from cancer of the pancreas. Most pancreatic cancers arise from the ductal…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, this year, approximately 28,000 people will die from cancer of the pancreas. Most pancreatic cancers arise from the ductal cells of the pancreas. The pancreas, an organ situated deep in the abdominal cavity, serves several critical functions, including the production of enzymes that are delivered to the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food and the control of sugar levels in the body.

Unlike other types of cancer where progress is being made to treat the disease, the medical community continues to be baffled by pancreatic cancer. Close to 99 percent of those diagnosed will die from the disease.

It is imperative that we work together to raise awareness about this fatal disease. Therefore, I join with my colleague from Pennsylvania (Mr. Platts) to voice my strong support for H. Res. 641, a bill supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

The journey to find a cure for pancreatic cancer will certainly be a long and difficult one. However, I am pleased that the Pancreatic Cancer Network, known as PANCAN, has worked diligently since 1999 to focus national attention on the need to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. This organization believes that with hard work and cooperation from government a cure for pancreatic cancer will be discovered. I share this view.

It is very important that we signal to the American people and to those struggling with this terrible disease that we are indeed serious about finding a cure. Designating November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month will serve to help educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the need for research funding, early detection methods, effective treatments and preventive programs.

So, Madam Speaker, again I want to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Platts) for his tireless effort on this important issue and urge that we all join with him in supporting H. Res. 641.

Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Todd Russell PlattsR-PA-19 · Nov 16, 2004

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 641) supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that…

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 641) supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H. Res. 641.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise to strongly support this resolution that admirably supports the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Madam Speaker, few Americans may understand that pancreatic cancer is a horrific killer. Because early detection methods are largely unsuccessful, 99 percent of those diagnosed will lose their lives, the highest mortality rate of any form of cancer. By the time the symptoms become evident in patients, it is almost always too late. Individuals diagnosed have an average life expectancy of just 3 to 6 months.

This year alone, more than 31,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, known as PANCAN, is the only national advocacy organization available for pancreatic cancer patients, their families and friends and all Americans.

PANCAN regards each November as Pancreatic Cancer Month. By adopting House Resolution 641 today, this body will offer strong support for this outstanding organization and, most importantly, help to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer so that we can help to improve detection and treatment approaches.

Madam Speaker, since all of our fellow citizens have family, friends and neighbors who are regrettably vulnerable to this dreaded disease, I urge support from my distinguished colleagues for this resolution here today.

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I certainly appreciate and thank the gentleman for his kind words of support and his efforts to help raise awareness of this deadly disease.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Rep. Jim McDermottD-WA-7 · Nov 18, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be in Washington, DC yesterday. Two weeks ago, I injured my leg and my physician prefers that I not put it through the stress of an airplane flight from my home in…

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Engrossed in HouseIssued November 16, 2004

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 641 Engrossed in House (EH)]

In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

November 16, 2004.
Whereas over 31,860 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in
the United States;
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 percent, the highest of
any cancer;
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death in the
United States;
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal treatment options for
pancreatic cancer;
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally present themselves, it is
too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average survival rate of
those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months;
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gender, or race, and
only 4 percent of patients survive beyond 5 years;
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the first national
patient advocacy organization serving the pancreatic cancer community,
focuses its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient
services, and public awareness and education related to developing
effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the Congress
designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to
educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the
need for research funding, early detection methods, effective
treatments, and prevention programs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Attest:

Clerk.