Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.

12/13/2023, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 365

Bill 118 HRES 365, also known as the Supporting State, Local, and Community Initiatives to Prevent Sunburns in Minors Act, aims to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take proactive measures to prevent sunburns in the minors under their care. The bill also expresses the House of Representatives' belief that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to reduce the incidences of skin cancer, starting with childhood skin protection.

The bill emphasizes the importance of educating caregivers and children about the risks of sun exposure and the steps that can be taken to prevent sunburns. This includes promoting the use of sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade during peak sun hours. By raising awareness and providing resources for sun protection, the bill aims to reduce the number of skin cancer cases that develop as a result of childhood sun exposure.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 365 highlights the importance of early intervention in preventing skin cancer and encourages collaboration between various stakeholders to promote sun safety practices among minors. It underscores the role that State, local, and community entities play in supporting these efforts and calls for continued investment in initiatives that aim to curb the incidences of skin cancer through childhood skin protection.

Congressional Summary of HRES 365

This resolution expresses support for policies and other efforts to prevent childhood sunburns, such as exempting sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HRES 365

Bill HRES 365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2023. Bill HRES 365 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023. Bill HRES 365's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 365

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 365

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

CancerChild healthDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationElementary and secondary educationHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMusculoskeletal and skin diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 365

Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.

Start holding our government accountable!