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  • S. RES. 605 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:299

    S. RES. 605 recognizes the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and highlights its crucial contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial health research in the United States. The resolution celebrates NIDCR's role in...

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    S. RES. 605 is about celebrating 75 years of a special group that helps people’s teeth and mouths stay healthy by learning new things and sharing that with others. They also helped understand how a virus spreads so dentists can keep everyone safe.

  • S. RES. 533 — Expressing support for the designation of January 21 through 27, 2024, as National Board Certified Teachers Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:237

    S. RES. 533 expresses the Senate's support for designating January 21 through 27, 2024, as "National Board Certified Teachers Week." This resolution highlights the importance of National Board Certified Teachers who meet rigorous standards and significantly contribute to...

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    The bill wants to make a special week in January where people celebrate teachers who have worked very hard and passed big tests to be the best at teaching. These teachers help kids learn a lot, especially after the pandemic, and the bill thinks it’s important to support them.

  • S. RES. 590 — Designating March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:244

    S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...

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    S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.

  • H. R. 7964 — To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any COVID–19 mask mandate.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:204

    H.R. 7964 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at prohibiting the use of federal funds to create, implement, or enforce any COVID–19 mask mandates. The bill, also known as the “Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act of 2024,” was introduced by Mr. Ogles and...

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    H.R. 7964 is a plan to stop using government money to make people wear masks for COVID-19. This means if there's a rule to wear masks, it can't be paid for with money from the government.