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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.
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 365
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cancer
- Child health
- Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
- Elementary and secondary education
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Musculoskeletal 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.
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