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.

5/4/2024, 10:56 AM

This resolution expresses support for April 2024 as National Minority Health Month.

Bill 118 sres 675 is a resolution that aims to promote minority health awareness and support the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. The resolution seeks to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

The resolution recognizes that minority populations in the US often face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare, leading to disparities in health outcomes. By promoting minority health awareness and supporting National Minority Health Month, the resolution aims to raise awareness of these disparities and work towards addressing them.

The resolution highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to healthcare, in order to improve health outcomes for minority populations. It also emphasizes the need for culturally competent healthcare services that take into account the unique needs and experiences of minority communities. Overall, Bill 118 sres 675 is a non-partisan effort to promote minority health awareness and support the goals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. By bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the US, the resolution aims to work towards achieving health equity for all Americans.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 675

Introduced on
2024-05-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for April 2024 as National Minority Health Month.

Bill 118 sres 675 is a resolution that aims to promote minority health awareness and support the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. The resolution seeks to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

The resolution recognizes that minority populations in the US often face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare, leading to disparities in health outcomes. By promoting minority health awareness and supporting National Minority Health Month, the resolution aims to raise awareness of these disparities and work towards addressing them.

The resolution highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to healthcare, in order to improve health outcomes for minority populations. It also emphasizes the need for culturally competent healthcare services that take into account the unique needs and experiences of minority communities. Overall, Bill 118 sres 675 is a non-partisan effort to promote minority health awareness and support the goals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. By bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the US, the resolution aims to work towards achieving health equity for all Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

This resolution expresses support for April 2024 as National Minority Health Month.


Latest Action5/2/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3322-3323)