Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 848
A resolution celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the premier public health institute of the United States.
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Introduced 2026-08-08Topic: public health · health care · public safetySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution marks the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 1, 1946. It lists past CDC activities, such as work on smallpox, vaccines, smoking, drug overdoses, and global HIV programs. The resolution condemns the August 8, 2025, shooting at CDC headquarters and offers condolences to the family of Officer David Rose, who died. It states that the Senate commits to supporting the CDC's mission and asks that a copy be sent to the CDC Director. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Raphael G. Warnock Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4570-4571) | refer |
| 2026-08-08 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |