Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control.

Bill 118 HRES 979, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control," is a resolution that urges public health authorities and tobacco control advocates to support harm reduction strategies in tobacco control efforts.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of encouraging American innovation in developing harm reduction methods to reduce the negative health impacts of tobacco use. It calls for a comprehensive approach to tobacco control that includes harm reduction as a key component.

The resolution highlights the need for public health authorities and tobacco control advocates to recognize the potential benefits of harm reduction strategies, such as reducing the harm caused by tobacco use and helping individuals quit smoking. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting research and development of innovative harm reduction products and technologies. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 979 aims to promote a more inclusive and forward-thinking approach to tobacco control in the United States, emphasizing the importance of embracing harm reduction as a valuable tool in reducing the public health impact of tobacco use.