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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 119-hconres-65 | 119 | hconres | 65 | Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights. | Health | 2025-12-10 | 2025-12-10 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 116 | 2025-12-20T09:06:51Z | ||
| 119-hconres-55 | 119 | hconres | 55 | Designating September 2025 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month". | Health | 2025-10-06 | 2025-10-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] | MI | D | D000624 | 1 | 2025-12-15T16:57:14Z | ||
| 119-hconres-52 | 119 | hconres | 52 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults. | Health | 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] | FL | D | F000462 | 29 | 2025-10-01T08:05:29Z | ||
| 119-hconres-53 | 119 | hconres | 53 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. | Health | 2025-09-26 | 2025-09-26 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | V000081 | 3 | 2025-09-29T13:48:00Z | ||
| 119-hconres-18 | 119 | hconres | 18 | Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2025-03-10 | 2025-03-10 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] | MA | D | P000617 | 11 | 2025-12-05T21:54:43Z | ||
| 118-hconres-133 | 118 | hconres | 133 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024. | Health | 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 1 | 2025-12-05T08:55:48Z | ||
| 118-hconres-130 | 118 | hconres | 130 | Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights. | Health | 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 101 | 2024-12-16T19:16:45Z | ||
| 118-hconres-129 | 118 | hconres | 129 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults. | Health | 2024-09-23 | 2024-09-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] | FL | D | F000462 | 31 | 2024-12-16T19:15:58Z | ||
| 118-hconres-109 | 118 | hconres | 109 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm. | Health | 2024-05-23 | 2024-05-31 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | W000815 | 4 | 2024-11-19T22:04:03Z | ||
| 118-hconres-95 | 118 | hconres | 95 | Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] | MA | D | P000617 | 18 | 2025-12-05T08:45:21Z | ||
| 118-hconres-87 | 118 | hconres | 87 | Randyâs Resolution | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] | TX | R | S000250 | 1 | 2025-12-05T09:19:27Z | ||
| 118-hconres-78 | 118 | hconres | 78 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 20, 2023. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 2 | 2024-11-26T15:53:07Z | ||
| 118-hconres-68 | 118 | hconres | 68 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | V000081 | 17 | 2024-12-16T19:17:34Z | ||
| 118-hconres-67 | 118 | hconres | 67 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] | FL | D | F000462 | 29 | 2024-11-12T17:28:33Z | ||
| 118-hconres-42 | 118 | hconres | 42 | Honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first professionally trained Black nurse. | Health | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1] | MO | D | B001224 | 22 | This concurrent resolution honors Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first professionally trained Black nurse in the United States, for her contributions to the nursing profession. It also supports the goals and activities of National Nurses Week. | 2024-06-11T15:10:56Z | |
| 118-hconres-33 | 118 | hconres | 33 | Freedom to Decide Act | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-13 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] | NJ | D | G000583 | 52 | Freedom to Decide Act This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress to (1) affirm that federal law authorizes the distribution of medication abortion, including by mail, as stated in a 2022 Department of Justice memorandum; and (2) condemn restrictions on the access and coverage of reproductive health care, including medication abortion. | 2024-11-02T08:05:39Z | |
| 118-hconres-23 | 118 | hconres | 23 | Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2023, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] | MA | D | P000617 | 37 | This concurrent resolution recognizes Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. | 2024-07-24T15:23:40Z | |
| 117-hconres-117 | 117 | hconres | 117 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 21, 2022. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 2 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be commended and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their important contributions to the nation. | 2022-12-29T13:48:57Z | |
| 117-hconres-109 | 117 | hconres | 109 | Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. | Health | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | V000081 | 14 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should examine and support ways to expand access to contraceptives. | 2022-12-29T19:18:36Z | |
| 117-hconres-106 | 117 | hconres | 106 | Supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". | Health | 2022-09-20 | 2022-10-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 23 | This concurrent resolution supports the designation of Malnutrition Awareness Week. | 2023-10-30T19:01:19Z | |
| 117-hconres-107 | 117 | hconres | 107 | Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults. | Health | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21] | FL | D | F000462 | 22 | This concurrent resolution supports the designation of National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. | 2022-12-29T19:18:36Z | |
| 117-hconres-90 | 117 | hconres | 90 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should invoke the authorities provided under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to increase the production of baby formula and provide for the equitable distribution of baby formula through Federally qualified health centers. | Health | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] | NJ | D | G000583 | 20 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply and equitable distribution of infant formula. That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense. | 2023-03-09T17:47:48Z | |
| 117-hconres-89 | 117 | hconres | 89 | Expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care, including the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes. | Health | 2022-05-12 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 139 | This concurrent resolution expresses opposition to the application of criminal laws to pregnancy outcomes and affirms that people deserve access to high-quality health care without fear of reprisal or punishment. | 2022-12-29T23:48:34Z | |
| 117-hconres-78 | 117 | hconres | 78 | Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2022, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] | MI | D | L000592 | 49 | This concurrent resolution recognizes Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. | 2023-04-13T13:45:24Z | |
| 117-hconres-71 | 117 | hconres | 71 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should issue a subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci and reduce the salary of the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President. | Health | 2022-02-08 | 2022-02-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 3 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for a congressional investigation of Dr. Anthony Fauci for corrupt activities and misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also supports reducing his salary to $0. | 2023-03-08T20:12:14Z | |
| 117-hconres-68 | 117 | hconres | 68 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm. | Health | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] | CA | D | C001110 | 5 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should ensure access to appropriate end-of-life care and discourage adoption of policies or practices supporting assisted suicide. | 2022-12-30T04:04:45Z | |
| 117-hconres-62 | 117 | hconres | 62 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 22, 2021. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 3 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be commended and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their important contributions to the nation. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-hconres-42 | 117 | hconres | 42 | Expressing the sense of Congress that governmental entities should use a portion of the proceeds from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors to increase participation in drug take back programs and for the safe disposal of collected, unused medicines. | Health | 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] | WV | R | M001180 | 17 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that government entities should consider using a portion of proceeds from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors for drug take-back programs. | 2022-12-31T05:25:28Z | |
| 116-hconres-124 | 116 | hconres | 124 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 23, 2020. | Health | 2020-11-19 | 2020-11-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 3 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be commended and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their important contributions to the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:44:20Z | |
| 116-hconres-103 | 116 | hconres | 103 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 5 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for National Men's Health Week. | 2022-03-02T16:26:17Z | |
| 116-hconres-102 | 116 | hconres | 102 | Recognizing September 30, 2020, as a national day of mourning to recognize the loss of life of Americans across the country to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Health | 2020-06-11 | 2020-06-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 0 | This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Mourning and urges the President to issue a proclamation ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives lost due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). It also commends the efforts of health care and other frontline workers. | 2022-03-02T16:26:17Z | |
| 116-hconres-79 | 116 | hconres | 79 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to using other terms) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] | CA | D | C001110 | 10 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should ensure that (1) every person facing the end of their life has access to quality, comprehensive medical care and (2) policies or practices supporting assisted suicide are not adopted. | 2022-10-28T01:45:58Z | |
| 116-hconres-73 | 116 | hconres | 73 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2019. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | M000312 | 3 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation. | 2022-11-01T05:17:27Z | |
| 116-hconres-63 | 116 | hconres | 63 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should take action to ensure that home infusion therapy services are accessible to all Medicare beneficiaries. | Health | 2019-09-18 | 2019-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 0 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should issue regulations that require Medicare coverage of home infusion therapy services regardless of whether or not a skilled professional is present in the beneficiary's home on the day on which a home infusion drug physically enters the beneficiary's body. | 2022-11-01T13:49:59Z | |
| 116-hconres-55 | 116 | hconres | 55 | Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to inform American consumers with more balanced purchasing information for prescription drugs through the disclosure of price information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-07-24 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the efficient administration of Medicare and Medicaid encompasses federal efforts to achieve good value for funds spent in those programs; (2) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to require direct-to-consumer television advertisements of prescription drugs and biological products to include the drug or product's list price; (3) the final rule by the CMS published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2019, makes substantial progress in improving drug pricing transparency; and (4) such rule should be enacted into law. | 2022-11-01T13:50:26Z | |
| 116-hconres-48 | 116 | hconres | 48 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2019-06-10 | 2019-06-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 19 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for National Men's Health Week. | 2022-11-01T06:47:29Z | |
| 116-hconres-46 | 116 | hconres | 46 | Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 5 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to ask, before their child visits another home, whether there is an unlocked gun in the home. | 2022-11-01T06:32:27Z | |
| 116-hconres-40 | 116 | hconres | 40 | Supporting reproductive health care in the United States. | Health | 2019-05-21 | 2019-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] | MA | D | P000617 | 160 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for efforts to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, preventative, and affordable health care services and are able to receive unbiased information about those services. | 2022-11-01T05:32:21Z | |
| 116-hconres-8 | 116 | hconres | 8 | Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to improve and expand training for future physicians on properly treating pain and prescribing opioids, and for other purposes. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-01-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] | TN | R | R000582 | 9 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that medical students and practitioners should receive additional training in pain management and opioid-prescribing practices. | 2022-11-01T15:02:56Z | |
| 115-hconres-146 | 115 | hconres | 146 | Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to inform American consumers with more balanced purchasing information for prescription drugs through the disclosure of price information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements. | Health | 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-20 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: the efficient administration of Medicare and Medicaid encompasses federal efforts to achieve good value for funds spent in those programs; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to require direct-to-consumer television advertisements of prescription drugs and biological products to include the drug or product's list price; and the proposed rule by the CMS published in the Federal Register on October 18, 2018, when finalized, shall be codified without change. | 2023-01-11T13:40:53Z | |
| 115-hconres-141 | 115 | hconres | 141 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 19, 2018. | Health | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:41:05Z | |
| 115-hconres-136 | 115 | hconres | 136 | Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to improve and expand training for future physicians on properly treating pain and prescribing opioids, and for other purposes. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-09-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] | TN | R | R000582 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that medical students and practitioners should receive additional training in pain management and opioid-prescribing practices. | 2023-01-11T13:41:39Z | |
| 115-hconres-125 | 115 | hconres | 125 | Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home. | Health | 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 6 | Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to ask, before their child visits another home, whether there is an unlocked gun in the home. | 2023-01-11T13:42:25Z | |
| 115-hconres-123 | 115 | hconres | 123 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 71 | Expresses support for National Men's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:42:25Z | |
| 115-hconres-91 | 115 | hconres | 91 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 20, 2017. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] | MA | D | M000312 | 5 | Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:38:11Z | |
| 115-hconres-80 | 115 | hconres | 80 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to as death with dignity, end-of-life options, aid-in-dying, or similar phrases) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm and undermines the integrity of the health care system. | Health | 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | W000815 | 13 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should ensure that: (1) every person facing the end of their life has access to quality, comprehensive medical care; and (2) policies or practices supporting assisted suicide are not adopted. | 2023-01-11T13:38:46Z | |
| 115-hconres-66 | 115 | hconres | 66 | Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and gun safety. | Health | 2017-06-26 | 2017-06-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 15 | Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking the question, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before their child visits other homes. | 2023-01-11T13:36:20Z | |
| 115-hconres-58 | 115 | hconres | 58 | Expressing support for a month to be known as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes. | Health | 2017-05-19 | 2017-05-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M001179 | 2 | Supports the designation of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.) Congratulates the cystic fibrosis community for their dedication to patients. Recognizes that the care delivery system for cystic fibrosis can be a model for care coordination. Acknowledges the investments and scientific achievements that have improved the lives of cystic fibrosis patients. Urges researchers, developers, patients, and providers to do everything possible to find a cure for this deadly disease. | 2023-01-11T13:36:53Z | |
| 115-hconres-38 | 115 | hconres | 38 | Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. | Health | 2017-03-22 | 2017-03-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | C000984 | 42 | Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century. Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights. | 2023-01-11T13:35:48Z | |
| 114-hconres-172 | 114 | hconres | 172 | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 21, 2016. | Health | 2016-11-15 | 2016-11-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | W000804 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation. | 2023-01-11T13:34:05Z | |
| 114-hconres-137 | 114 | hconres | 137 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 1 | Expresses support for National Men's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:32:51Z | |
| 114-hconres-79 | 114 | hconres | 79 | Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 719. | Health | 2015-09-29 | 2015-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2] | AL | R | R000591 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 719 (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016) to add division titles and restrict funding for Planned Parenthood. Prohibits, for a one-year period, federal funds from being provided to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, for any purpose unless the entities certify that they will not perform abortions or provide funds to any entity that performs an abortion during the period. Includes exceptions for rape, incest, or a physical condition that endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to seek repayment of federal assistance received by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any affiliate or clinic, if it violates the terms of the required certification. Provides additional funding for community health centers for the one-year period and prohibits the funds from being used for abortions other than the exceptions described above. | 2023-01-11T13:29:56Z | |
| 114-hconres-59 | 114 | hconres | 59 | Expressing support for designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and gun safety. | Health | 2015-06-25 | 2015-06-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 11 | Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking the question, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before their child visits other homes. | 2023-01-11T13:31:03Z | |
| 114-hconres-57 | 114 | hconres | 57 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 54 | Expresses support for National Men's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:31:03Z | |
| 114-hconres-46 | 114 | hconres | 46 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Institutes of Health should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network, and for other purposes. | Health | 2015-05-14 | 2015-05-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | P000373 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should encourage a global pediatric clinical trial network through the allocation of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to supplement the salaries of new and early investigators who participate in it; NIH grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements should be awarded to participating entities, solely for the purpose of supplementing the salaries of such investigators; and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should engage the European Medicines Agency and other foreign regulatory entities during the formation of such network to encourage their participation and should continue to engage such entities, once such network becomes operational, to encourage and facilitate their participation with the goal of enhancing the network's global reach. | 2023-01-11T13:27:17Z | |
| 114-hconres-36 | 114 | hconres | 36 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015 | Health | 2015-04-14 | 2015-04-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 43 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015 Expresses the sense of Congress that conversion therapy directed at minors is discredited and ineffective, has no legitimate therapeutic purpose, and is dangerous and harmful. Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice by a licensed mental health provider, health care provider, or counselor seeking or purporting to impose change of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Excludes from such definition counseling that does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression if such counseling provides: (1) acceptance, support, and understanding of a person; (2) facilitation for coping, social support, and identity exploration and development of a person; (3) developmentally appropriate counseling for a person undergoing gender transition; or (4) sexual orientation- and gender identity-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. Encourages states to protect minors from efforts that promote or promise to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, based on the premise that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender nonconforming is a mental illness or developmental disorder that can or should be cured. | 2023-01-11T13:27:45Z | |
| 114-hconres-11 | 114 | hconres | 11 | Expressing support for designation of January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month". | Health | 2015-01-28 | 2015-01-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] | IL | D | Q000023 | 2 | Supports the designation of National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. | 2023-01-11T13:29:17Z | |
| 113-hconres-102 | 113 | hconres | 102 | Expressing support for designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and gun safety. | Health | 2014-06-20 | 2014-06-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 6 | Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking the question, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before their child visits other homes and for the goals and ideals of such day. | 2023-01-11T13:26:18Z | |
| 113-hconres-97 | 113 | hconres | 97 | Recognizing caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers. | Health | 2014-04-10 | 2014-04-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] | NE | R | T000459 | 6 | Recognizes caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers. Expresses support for: (1) paid caregivers, the private home care industry, and the efforts of family caregivers nationwide by encouraging individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors; and (2) current and future federal programs that address the needs of seniors and their family caregivers. Encourages: (1) accessible and affordable self-directed care for seniors, and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue working to educate people on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to meet seniors' personal needs. | 2023-01-11T13:26:42Z | |
| 113-hconres-80 | 113 | hconres | 80 | Expressing support for designation of January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month". | Health | 2014-01-29 | 2014-02-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] | IL | D | Q000023 | 2 | Supports the designation of National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. | 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z | |
| 113-hconres-69 | 113 | hconres | 69 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2013 | Health | 2013-12-04 | 2013-12-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 38 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that sexual orientation change efforts directed at minors are discredited and ineffective, have no legitimate therapeutic purpose, and are dangerous and harmful. Encourages states to protect minors from efforts that promote or promise to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, based on the premise that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender nonconforming is a mental illness or developmental disorder that can or should be cured. Defines "sexual orientation change efforts" as any practice by a licensed mental health provider, health care provider, or counselor seeking or purporting to impose change of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Excludes from such definition counseling that does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression if such counseling provides: (1) acceptance, support, and understanding of a person; (2) coping, social support, and identity exploration and development; (3) developmentally appropriate counseling for a person seeking to transition from one gender to another; or (4) sexual orientation- and gender identity-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. | 2023-01-11T13:23:40Z | |
| 113-hconres-64 | 113 | hconres | 64 | Supporting the goals and ideals of suicide prevention awareness. | Health | 2013-11-14 | 2013-11-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] | OH | D | B001281 | 11 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and efforts to raise awareness and improve outreach to individuals at risk for suicide, especially veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Encourages the people of the United States to learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how each person can help prevent suicide and promote mental health. | 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z | |
| 113-hconres-45 | 113 | hconres | 45 | Expressing the sense of Congress that President Barack Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce the employer mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. | Health | 2013-07-10 | 2013-07-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | G000548 | 21 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President has violated Section 3 of Article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce the employer mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA); (2) republican government depends upon the rule of law; (3) the executive branch, which has no constitutional authority to write or rewrite law at whim, has invaded upon the exclusive legislative power of Congress; and (4) PPACA has proven to be unworkable and should be repealed by Congress immediately. | 2023-01-11T13:23:23Z | |
| 113-hconres-31 | 113 | hconres | 31 | Supporting Rare Pituitary Disease Awareness. | Health | 2013-04-15 | 2013-04-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] | NJ | R | R000594 | 1 | Expresses support for: (1) Rare Pituitary Disease Awareness, and (2) a substantial national commitment to improving diagnostics and cures for rare pituitary diseases and quality of life for afflicted patients. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of Cushing's disease, Acromegaly, and other such diseases. | 2022-11-15T16:33:40Z | |
| 112-hconres-141 | 112 | hconres | 141 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution | Health | 2012-11-28 | 2012-11-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12] | CA | D | S001175 | 16 | Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that sexual orientation and gender identity or expression change efforts directed at minors are discredited and ineffective, have no legitimate therapeutic purpose, and are dangerous and harmful. Encourages states to protect minors from efforts that promote or promise to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, based on the premise that homosexuality or transgender identity is a mental illness or developmental disorder that can or should be cured. Defines "sexual orientation and gender identity or expression change efforts" as any practice by a licensed mental health provider, health care provider, or counselor seeking or purporting to impose change of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, including efforts to change such behavioral expression or eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same sex. Excludes culturally competent, affirmative therapy providing: (1) acceptance, support, and understanding of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression and the facilitation of an individual's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices; or (2) acceptance, support, or understanding of an individual's gender expression or the facilitation of an individual's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development. | 2021-09-28T12:31:11Z | |
| 112-hconres-123 | 112 | hconres | 123 | Recognizing the potential for the virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive. | Health | 2012-05-10 | 2012-05-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] | AZ | R | F000448 | 17 | Recognizes that: (1) the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide, and (2) U.S. leadership in the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV should continue. Expresses support for: (1) providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and scaling up access to services that prevent mother-to-child transmission; and (2) U.S. and international efforts to create a generation free of HIV, to eliminate new pediatric HIV infections worldwide, and to keep the mothers of that generation alive. Calls for greater access to more efficacious antiretroviral drug regimens for the health of women and children living with HIV and as a prophylaxis to stop mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, delivery, and breast feeding. | 2021-09-28T12:30:43Z | |
| 112-hconres-120 | 112 | hconres | 120 | Supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease from the Department of Health and Human Services. | Health | 2012-04-24 | 2012-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000133 | 15 | Expresses support for: (1) the groundbreaking national goal of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025 and the other goals of the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, and (2) increased assistance for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and families. Finds that basic science, medical research, and therapy development are necessary for reaching that goal and identifying a definitive cure. Calls for further public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with Alzheimer's. | 2021-09-28T12:30:40Z | |
| 112-hconres-78 | 112 | hconres | 78 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. | Health | 2011-09-14 | 2011-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 26 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Promotes the education of teachers, school nurses, and school personnel in educational strategies such as distance learning and tutoring that will ensure children with Sickle Cell Disease can access and pursue their education. | 2023-01-11T13:22:28Z | |
| 111-hconres-333 | 111 | hconres | 333 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. | Health | 2010-12-01 | 2010-12-01 | Referred to House Foreign Affairs | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] | CA | D | L000551 | 27 | Recognizes the 22nd anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day; (2) continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (3) implementation of a national AIDS strategy; (4) the goals of providing universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs and protecting human rights for all people, including vulnerable and marginalized populations; and (5) efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by decreasing poverty and hunger, expanding educational opportunities for children, and empowering women. Commends: (1) the President and state and local governments for recognizing World AIDS Day and for encouraging individuals to undergo HIV testing; (2) media organizations for carrying messages in support of World AIDS Day; and (3) the work of AIDS service organizations and community and faith based organizations that are providing treatment, care, and support services to people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hconres-324 | 111 | hconres | 324 | Honoring those persons whose lives have been taken by bacterial meningitis and those who continue to struggle with bacterial meningitis and its consequences, and supporting all work for the eradication of bacterial meningitis in the United States. | Health | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] | TX | R | B000755 | 0 | Honors those whose lives have been taken by, and those who continue to struggle with, bacterial meningitis. Expresses support for all work for the eradication of bacterial meningitis in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:21:37Z | |
| 111-hconres-305 | 111 | hconres | 305 | Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning contraceptives for women. | Health | 2010-07-27 | 2010-07-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 0 | Expresses support for: (1) a national campaign to help all women, regardless of income, avoid unintended pregnancy and abortion through access to contraception; and (2) programs and policies that make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives and use them consistently and correctly. | 2019-11-15T21:20:21Z | |
| 111-hconres-288 | 111 | hconres | 288 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2010-06-14 | 2010-06-23 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | C000984 | 60 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-268 | 111 | hconres | 268 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes. | Health | 2010-04-27 | 2010-05-17 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | H000627 | 56 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:16:09Z | |
| 111-hconres-262 | 111 | hconres | 262 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in April 2010 and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis and their families. | Health | 2010-04-15 | 2010-04-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 50 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month; and (2) research efforts to better understand the links between sarcoidosis and specific occupations where sarcoidosis is disproportionately represented.Recognizes that sarcoidosis has played a prominent yet hidden role in America's workforce history. | 2023-01-11T13:16:09Z | |
| 111-hconres-246 | 111 | hconres | 246 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World Glaucoma Day. | Health | 2010-03-03 | 2010-03-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] | WI | D | B001230 | 6 | Recommends that national and community health organizations, colleges and universities, and the media: (1) support the goals and ideals of World Glaucoma Day; and (2) promote strategies to decrease the undiagnosed and untreated cases of glaucoma. Calls for recognition of the American Glaucoma Society, the National Eye Institute, and the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Foundation. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hconres-244 | 111 | hconres | 244 | Expressing support for designation of a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. | Health | 2010-03-02 | 2010-03-22 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] | GA | R | G000550 | 52 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of, and the designation of, a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hconres-245 | 111 | hconres | 245 | Recognizing the life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. | Health | 2010-03-02 | 2010-03-02 | Referred to House Ways and Means | House | Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | L000567 | 7 | Calls for: (1) the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that HHS programs, policies, and practices facilitate innovation of, and access to, medical devices that restore or improve intestinal or urinary system function of people in the United States with an ostomy; and (2) ostomy products to be recognized, categorized, covered, and reimbursed in a new payment category of prosthetic supplies, consistent with Medicare's current recognition of ostomy products as prosthetics. | 2023-01-11T13:16:29Z | |
| 111-hconres-233 | 111 | hconres | 233 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. | Health | 2010-01-27 | 2010-01-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] | CA | D | L000551 | 31 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) development of a national AIDS strategy to reduce new HIV infections; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (5) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from injection drug use; (6) comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (7) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing. Encourages state and local governments to recognize such day and to encourage individuals, especially African-Americans, to get tested for HIV. | 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z | |
| 111-hconres-216 | 111 | hconres | 216 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. | Health | 2009-12-01 | 2009-12-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] | CA | D | L000551 | 39 | Recognizes the 21st anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (3) the development of a national AIDS strategy to reduce new HIV infections, especially among vulnerable communities; (4) the goals of providing universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs and protecting human rights for all people, including vulnerable and marginalized populations; and (5) efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by decreasing poverty and hunger, expanding educational opportunities for children, and empowering women. | 2023-01-11T13:17:03Z | |
| 111-hconres-215 | 111 | hconres | 215 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-11-19 | 2009-12-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 9 | Recognizes the ninth anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among vulnerable communities; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (4) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing. | 2023-01-11T13:17:22Z | |
| 111-hconres-202 | 111 | hconres | 202 | Celebrating the goals and ideals of 20th anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database. | Health | 2009-10-22 | 2009-10-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7] | LA | R | B001255 | 2 | Celebrates the goals and ideals of the 20th anniversary of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database. Applauds the use of data from that Database to provide the most efficient and appropriate medical care. Recognizes the need to promote the creation of additional clinical databases in medicine. Commends cardiothoracic surgeons for demonstrating their dedication to professional responsibility and the highest level of patient care by continued use of such Database. | 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-198 | 111 | hconres | 198 | Recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age and endorsing the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan to develop a seamless, standardized, evidence-based system of care universally accessible for all of these children, young adults, and their families, regardless of where they live in the country. | Health | 2009-10-13 | 2009-10-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | B001251 | 110 | Recognizes Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI) as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age. Endorses the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan and encourages its implementation by federal, state, and local governments. | 2023-01-11T13:17:57Z | |
| 111-hconres-186 | 111 | hconres | 186 | Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. | Health | 2009-09-16 | 2009-10-01 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 72 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. | 2023-01-11T13:18:07Z | |
| 111-hconres-182 | 111 | hconres | 182 | Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-09-10 | 2009-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M001134 | 1 | Expresses support for the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month to enhance thyroid cancer awareness and encourage early detection. Recognizes the work of national and community thyroid cancer organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:18:07Z | |
| 111-hconres-180 | 111 | hconres | 180 | Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on September 21, 2009, and ending on September 25, 2009, as "National Health Information Technology Week". | Health | 2009-09-08 | 2009-09-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | K000113 | 5 | Expresses support for the designation of a National Health Information Technology Week. Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems to transforming health care. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon all stakeholders to promote the use of such systems to transform the U.S. health care system. | 2023-01-11T13:18:07Z | |
| 111-hconres-169 | 111 | hconres | 169 | Expressing a sense of Congress that a government-defined or public option insurance plan should not be used to fund abortion and taxpayer-funds should not be used to provide abortion under a benefit package within any health care reform package. | Health | 2009-07-24 | 2009-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] | LA | R | A000361 | 45 | Expresses the sense of Congress that a public option health insurance plan should not be used to fund abortion and taxpayer funds should not be used to provide abortion under a benefit package within any health care reform package. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-hconres-161 | 111 | hconres | 161 | Recognizing and congratulating the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial honoring emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty. | Health | 2009-07-08 | 2009-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] | CO | R | L000564 | 25 | Congratulates the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial, honoring emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-hconres-162 | 111 | hconres | 162 | Expressing the sense of Congress that any attempt at health care reform should ensure that patients have the right to choose their health care providers. | Health | 2009-07-08 | 2009-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2] | VA | D | N000183 | 0 | Expresses Congress's commitment to uphold a patient's right to choose his or her health care provider. Recognizes that patient choice results in higher quality of care, lower costs, and more effective treatment outcomes. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-hconres-158 | 111 | hconres | 158 | Expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer. | Health | 2009-06-25 | 2010-02-24 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 51 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 21, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the designation of an Early Detection Month to enhance public awareness of cancer screening. | 2023-01-11T13:16:48Z | |
| 111-hconres-155 | 111 | hconres | 155 | Supporting the goals and ideals of "Complaint Free Wednesday". | Health | 2009-06-17 | 2009-06-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 2 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Complaint Free Wednesday. Encourages each person in the United States to remember that having a positive life begins with having a positive attitude. Recognizes and reaffirms the meaning of Thanksgiving by asking each person in the United States to use Complaint Free Wednesday to refrain from complaining and prepare for a day of gratitude. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-147 | 111 | hconres | 147 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding people in the United States with bleeding disorders. | Health | 2009-06-11 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] | NY | D | M000309 | 9 | Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the federal government's responsibility with respect to research, funding, access to treatment, public education and awareness, and support for screening for bleeding disorders. Calls for: (1) the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide Congress with a five-year research plan for people with bleeding disorders; (2) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue to improve outreach, treatment, and prevention for such disorders by facilitating an educational relationship between treatment centers, university health clinics, and undergraduate student populations; and (3) referrals of people with bleeding disorders to federally sponsored hemophilia treatment centers as critical to comprehensive treatment of such disorders. Urges: (1) physicians to screen all women presenting with menorrhagia for von Willebrand's disease; (2) patient advocate organizations and medical specialty societies to continue to collaborate on public education campaigns about bleeding disorders; and (3) physicians to screen all adolescents attending institutions of higher education for von Willebrand's disease. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-150 | 111 | hconres | 150 | Supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. | Health | 2009-06-11 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | K000180 | 2 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National African-American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Urges Americans to: (1) participate in programs and activities regarding bone marrow awareness; and (2) register to become blood marrow donors and organize registration drives. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-145 | 111 | hconres | 145 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-06-08 | 2009-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] | CA | D | L000551 | 4 | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and recognizes the fourth anniversary of observing it; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such Day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of such Day. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-144 | 111 | hconres | 144 | Recognizing the value, benefits, and importance of community health centers as health care homes for millions of people in the United States. | Health | 2009-06-04 | 2009-06-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | C001037 | 95 | Recognizes that: (1) the current payment mechanisms for Federally-Qualified Health Centers in Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP), and Medicare are essential to assuring access to quality, affordable, primary, and preventive care servies; and (2) any expansion of private insurance must include mechanisms to ensure the full participation of, and appropriate reimbursement to, such Centers to ensure adequate access to care for the medically underserved and disenfranchised. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone should have the choice of a community health center as their health care home and every center should be appropriately reimbursed for the care it provides; and (2) health care reform should include measures to expand community health centers. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-142 | 111 | hconres | 142 | Supporting National Men's Health Week. | Health | 2009-06-03 | 2009-07-09 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | C000984 | 50 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-hconres-134 | 111 | hconres | 134 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia. | Health | 2009-05-21 | 2009-06-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] | IL | D | D000096 | 0 | Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the fight against the neurological disorder dystonia. Calls for: (1) increased funding for basic biomedical research for dystonia and other neurological disorders through NIH; (2) additional research to identify an accurate diagnostic test for dystonia and an epidemiological study to determine the frequency of the disease; (3) improved patient access to safe and effective dystonia therapies; and (4) increased public awareness and professional education regarding dystonia through partnerships between the government and patient advocacy organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 111-hconres-120 | 111 | hconres | 120 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-05-06 | 2009-05-20 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | House | Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | H000627 | 118 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federal, state, and private programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings. | 2023-01-11T13:19:20Z | |
| 111-hconres-115 | 111 | hconres | 115 | Supporting the awareness of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Resolution. | Health | 2009-04-30 | 2009-05-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] | CA | R | B001228 | 1 | Expresses support for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recognizes and applauds organizations: (1) raising awareness about the importance of recovery through the Recovery Month Luncheon; and (2) promoting awareness of treatment options. Urges organizations to work collaboratively to implement new programs to treat drug abuse. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-109 | 111 | hconres | 109 | Honoring the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital and its transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-04-27 | 2009-06-09 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] | VA | D | C001078 | 145 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Remembers the lives of the women and men who have lost their fight with breast cancer and expresses support and admiration for those who have survived. Congratulates participants in the Global Race for the Cure to raise money for research and education. Urges Americans to walk this year and support their family and friends who participate. Honors the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-110 | 111 | hconres | 110 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes. | Health | 2009-04-27 | 2009-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 25 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month. Urges Congress to: (1) work with health care providers and celiac disease advocacy and education organizations to encourage screening and early detection of celiac disease; and (2) increase funding for celiac disease research. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z |
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