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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.
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Summary of Bill HRES 979
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 979
This resolution expresses the sense that certain agencies and public health authorities should encourage harm reduction as a part of a comprehensive approach to tobacco control.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 979
Bill HRES 979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2024. Bill HRES 979 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2024. Bill HRES 979's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 979
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 979
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 979
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.
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.
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