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Supporting National Public Health Week: Improving Health and Preventing Disease

The U.S. Senate expresses support for National Public Health Week, emphasizing the importance of efforts to improve citizens' health and prevent diseases. The document highlights health challenges like declining life expectancy, chronic conditions, and health disparities, while acknowledging past achievements in public health. It encourages increased efforts and resources to build a healthier society.
Key points
Highlighting the role of public health in disease prevention, epidemic response, and reducing health inequalities.
Pointing out the decline in life expectancy and the rise of health issues such as chronic conditions, violence, and overdose deaths.
Recognizing successes in combating HIV/AIDS, decreasing smoking rates, reducing child mortality, and improving health insurance access.
Warning against the negative impacts of budget cuts in public health institutions like Medicaid, NIH, and CDC.
Encouraging increased investment in public health and prevention to make the United States the healthiest nation in the world.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_182
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Highlighting the role of public health in disease prevention, epidemic response, and reducing health inequalities.
  • Pointing out the decline in life expectancy and the rise of health issues such as chronic conditions, violence, and overdose deaths.
  • Recognizing successes in combating HIV/AIDS, decreasing smoking rates, reducing child mortality, and improving health insurance access.
  • Warning against the negative impacts of budget cuts in public health institutions like Medicaid, NIH, and CDC.
  • Encouraging increased investment in public health and prevention to make the United States the healthiest nation in the world.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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