HRES Bill 1180 Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-04-30

Bill 118 HRES 1180, also known as the "Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that highlights the significance of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that medical schools and training programs are inclusive and representative of the diverse population of the United States. It recognizes that diversity in the medical field leads to better health outcomes for all individuals, as it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Furthermore, the resolution calls for increased efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in medical schools, as well as to provide support and resources to help them succeed in their education and training. It also encourages medical schools to incorporate diversity and cultural competency training into their curriculum to better prepare future healthcare professionals to serve a diverse patient population. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1180 aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education to ultimately improve healthcare outcomes and ensure that all individuals have access to quality and culturally competent care.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Alternative Names

Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education.

Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education.

Associated Legislation

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education.

5/23/2024, 4:05 AM

This resolution expresses support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at medical education institutions.

Bill 118 HRES 1180, also known as the "Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that highlights the significance of promoting diversity, equity, and in...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1180

Introduced on
2024-04-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/30/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at medical education institutions.

Bill 118 HRES 1180, also known as the "Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that highlights the significance of promoting diversity, equity, and in...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education.

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution expresses support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at medical education institutions.


Latest Action4/30/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.