Declaring racism a public health crisis.

Bill H.Res. 119, also known as the Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis resolution, was introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge and address the systemic racism that exists in the United States. The resolution recognizes that racism has had a detrimental impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities of color.

The resolution calls for the federal government to take action to address the disparities in health outcomes that are a result of racism. It also urges state and local governments to declare racism a public health crisis and to take steps to address the root causes of racial disparities in health.

The resolution highlights the need for increased funding for programs and initiatives that aim to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes. It also calls for the collection of data on race and ethnicity in health care settings to better understand and address the impact of racism on health. Overall, the Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis resolution aims to raise awareness of the systemic racism that exists in the United States and to encourage action at all levels of government to address the disparities in health outcomes that are a result of racism.