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August Designated as National Health Care Awareness Month

This House Resolution supports designating August as National Health Care Awareness Month. The goal is to highlight how healthcare policy affects everyone's lives, educate citizens about the system, and encourage them to advocate for improvements, especially given issues with access and cost.
Key points
Many Americans are unaware of how healthcare policy impacts their lives.
Millions of people, including children, are uninsured.
High costs are a major reason for being uninsured.
Designating August aims to educate and empower citizens on healthcare issues.
The goal is to increase understanding of government efforts to protect and expand healthcare.
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Print number: 117_HRES_590
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-08-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing that many Americans are not aware of the ways in which health care policy can affect every part of their lives and expressing support for the designation of the month of August as "National Health Care Awareness Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_590.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Many Americans are unaware of how healthcare policy impacts their lives.
  • Millions of people, including children, are uninsured.
  • High costs are a major reason for being uninsured.
  • Designating August aims to educate and empower citizens on healthcare issues.
  • The goal is to increase understanding of government efforts to protect and expand healthcare.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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