Senate Bill 221 - A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, 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 or other Pacific Islanders.
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: Senate
Introduced date: 2023-05-18
Recent Activity
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1755; text: CR S1751-1752)
Alternative Names
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, 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 or other Pacific Islanders.
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, 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 or other Pacific Islanders.
Associated Legislation
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Health
Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Sponsors and Supporters
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Committees and Subcommittees
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