[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1186 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1186

    Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking 
              biomedical researchers in the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 9, 2020

   Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. King of New York, Ms. Houlahan, Ms. 
 Johnson of Texas, Mr. Heck, Ms. Spanberger, Mr. Smith of Washington, 
 and Mr. Evans) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking 
              biomedical researchers in the United States.

Whereas biomedical researchers are working at a rapid pace to understand COVID-
        19, how it spreads, how it infects, who it infects, and why it 
        progresses in such a deadly way;
Whereas biomedical researchers are working at breakneck speed to find effective 
        diagnostic tools and treatments, to see if other drugs might be useful 
        and to find new ways to stop COVID-19 progression;
Whereas biomedical researchers are working to develop vaccines that will be our 
        best solution to stopping the virus and disease;
Whereas this research includes modeling the disease and potential treatments in 
        animals in order to steer the direction of human trials in the 
        development of new treatments and ideas for humans alongside the conduct 
        of clinical trials so that new treatments are both effective and safe;
Whereas there are tens of thousands of scientists, researchers, biological 
        safety experts, animal care staff, clinical research staff, ethicists, 
        and funders who are providing hope for the future;
Whereas just like the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the hard work and 
        dedication of biomedical researchers saves lives and ensures we have a 
        healthier community; and
Whereas it is important to strengthen our research community by cultivating 
        knowledge and trust in research, inspiring students to pursue STEM 
        fields, and fostering dialogue on the role of ethical and humane 
        biomedical research: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends our biomedical researchers, universities and 
        research institutions, and hospitals in their efforts to ensure 
        we have a healthier community; and
            (2) encourages a continued commitment to biomedical 
        research in the development of vaccines and treatments against 
        diseases and infections.
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