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Recognizing Minority Health Month: Addressing Health Disparities in the US

The US Senate officially recognized April 2024 as National Minority Health Month to highlight severe disparities in healthcare access and outcomes faced by racial and ethnic minorities. The resolution emphasizes alarming statistics, such as higher mortality rates from cancer, diabetes, and HIV within these communities. While this resolution does not enact new laws, its purpose is to increase public awareness and encourage actions aimed at improving citizens' health and reducing these gaps.
Key points
Official support for efforts to raise awareness about health disparities, such as higher maternal and infant mortality rates among African Americans.
Highlighting that minorities (e.g., Hispanics, American Indians, African Americans) are disproportionately affected by serious conditions like diabetes, cancer, and HIV.
Encouragement to improve public health and medical practices to reduce differences among racial and ethnic groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_675
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_675.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official support for efforts to raise awareness about health disparities, such as higher maternal and infant mortality rates among African Americans.
  • Highlighting that minorities (e.g., Hispanics, American Indians, African Americans) are disproportionately affected by serious conditions like diabetes, cancer, and HIV.
  • Encouragement to improve public health and medical practices to reduce differences among racial and ethnic groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3322-3323)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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