SRES 848 In committee

Celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, condemns the August 2025 shooting at its Atlanta headquarters, and expresses the Senate's support for the agency's work.

Official title: 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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Latest action, 08-AUG-2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4570-4571)

Key points

Recognizes the CDC's founding on July 1, 1946 and its growth to nearly 13,000 employees.
Lists the agency's achievements, including smallpox eradication, overdose prevention work, and the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
Condemns the August 8, 2025 shooting at CDC headquarters that killed DeKalb County Officer David Rose, and offers condolences to his family.
Expresses the Senate's commitment to protecting the CDC's integrity and supporting its public health mission.

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Committee referrals (1)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate)

Policy area

Health

Sponsor Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Democrat

Jon Ossoff

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