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S. 1840 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.
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February 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,541
S. 1840, also known as the "SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023," aims to update the Public Health Service Act by reauthorizing and enhancing the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for the years 2024 to 2028. The bill acknowledges the significant number of...
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The SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023 wants to make sure women, especially those who don't have much money, can get checked for breast and cervical cancer from 2024 to 2028, with a plan to spend $275 million each year to help make this happen.
H. R. 10135 — To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,517
H.R. 10135 seeks to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnoses in healthcare through research and strategic improvements. The bill establishes a comprehensive research program to understand and reduce diagnostic errors, provides support for research...
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H.R. 10135 is about making sure doctors do better at finding out what's wrong when people are sick by supporting more research and making plans to do this better, while also being careful with how they spend the money to make sure it's used well.
H. R. 8565 — To advance research, promote awareness, and provide patient support with respect to endometriosis, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,549
H.R. 8565, also known as the "Endometriosis CARE Act," aims to improve research, awareness, and patient support for those affected by endometriosis. It directs the National Institutes of Health to conduct and support research on endometriosis treatments and establish a clearinghouse for...
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The "Endometriosis CARE Act" is a plan to help people with a condition called endometriosis by studying it more, telling people about it, and giving support to those who have it. It gives a lot of money for research and teaching doctors, but doesn’t explain exactly how all the money will be used.
H. R. 6768 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities to establish, expand, and sustain a public health nursing workforce, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:934
H.R. 6768, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to boost the public health nursing workforce. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give grants to public health departments to help recruit, hire,...
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H.R. 6768 is a plan that wants to help more nurses work in places that really need them by giving money to health departments to hire and train these nurses. It promises a lot of money every year for 10 years, but some people worry about how the money will be managed and shared.
H. R. 7207 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:390
H.R. 7207, titled the "Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to a part of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from labeling activities that involve the creation of anti-racism plans as clinical...
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H.R. 7207 is a bill that wants to stop certain activities, like making anti-racism plans, from being counted as ways to improve how doctors and nurses care for people on Medicare, which could make it harder to help everyone get fair and equal healthcare.
H. RES. 1581 — Expressing support for the designation of Prematurity Awareness Month.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. RES. 1581 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the severe maternal and infant health crisis in the United States, including the rising rates of preterm...
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H. RES. 1581 is a suggestion from Congress to make November "Prematurity Awareness Month" so everyone learns more about why some babies are born too early and how we can help moms and babies stay healthy. It asks people to talk about it, have events, and support programs that can fix these problems.
H. RES. 1232 — Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Hypertension Awareness Month.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1232 expresses support for the goals of National Hypertension Awareness Month. It highlights the widespread issue of hypertension, or high blood pressure, affecting many adults in the U.S. and its role as a major risk factor for serious health conditions like heart...
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H. RES. 1232 is all about telling people to pay attention to high blood pressure, a health problem that can make them sick. It talks about how important it is for people to know about it early and get good help from doctors to stay healthy.
H. R. 7714 — To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other purposes.
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March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,575
H. R. 7714, also known as the "Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act," aims to help the states by giving grants to boost awareness and education about colorectal cancer, especially focusing on young people under the age of 45. It stresses early detection of colorectal cancer,...
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This bill is like giving money to help others learn about a type of cancer and catch it early, especially for people younger than 45, but it needs clear rules to make sure the money is spent well and helps those who need it.
H. RES. 1124 — Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:226
H. RES. 1124 is a resolution that supports the creation of “APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day” on the last Tuesday of April each year. It highlights that kidney disease, particularly AMKD, is a serious health issue affecting many Americans, especially in the Black community....
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This resolution wants to create a special day every year called "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day" to help teach people about a type of kidney problem that affects a lot of people, especially in the Black community. It aims to encourage learning about what causes this disease and suggests testing for certain genes in people who might be more at risk.
H. R. 3916 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,420
H.R. 3916 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue and enhance the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program from 2024 to 2028. This bill focuses on ensuring proper follow-up care, expanding support activities for cancer screening, reducing...
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H.R. 3916 is like a plan to make sure that more people can get checked early for breast and cervical cancer, especially those who might have a harder time. It wants to spend a lot of money each year from 2025 to 2029 to help doctors and clinics do this better, and it plans to tell Congress every five years how it's going.
S. 5428 — To provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,743
The bill, S. 5428, aims to increase access to cancer screenings for women, especially those who are underserved or at higher risk, like women of color and those living in rural areas. It proposes grants for health care providers to expand preventive services and establish training programs...
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The bill wants to help more women, especially those who don't have easy access, get important check-ups to catch cancer early by giving money to doctors so they can do more tests and learn the latest ways to help keep everyone healthy.
S. RES. 530 — Designating January 23, 2024, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:316
S. RES. 530 aims to designate January 23, 2024, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, severe maternal health issues, and disparities in health outcomes among...
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S. RES. 530 wants to make January 23, 2024, a special day called "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to help people think about and take care of moms' health, making sure all moms get good care and everyone works together to make it better.
H. RES. 1153 — Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Week.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:778
H. RES. 1153 is a resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week." This resolution highlights the severe maternal health challenges faced by Black women in the United States, noting that they are significantly more likely...
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H. RES. 1153 is a plan to celebrate a special week called "Black Maternal Health Week," which wants everyone to know that Black moms need extra help to stay healthy and safe when they have babies. It asks leaders to make fairer rules and better programs to help these moms and their families.
H. R. 8037 — To continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H.R. 8037 seeks to continue funding the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill aims to enhance research and efforts to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, particularly among...
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H.R. 8037 is a plan to give money to help make sure moms stay healthy and safe when they have babies, especially moms who might not get a lot of help otherwise. This plan will use a lot of money each year to learn more about how to help these moms and make sure they're taken care of in the best way possible.
H. R. 8433 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to select awardees based on merit, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:599
H.R. 8433 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) selects awardees for grants and other funding based solely on the merits and scientific benefits of their proposals. The bill prohibits the use of diversity statements...
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This bill wants to make sure the National Institutes of Health chooses who gets money for science projects based only on how good the ideas are, not on things like personal beliefs about diversity. It means they pick the best ideas, no matter who they come from, but they can still study how things affect different groups of people.
H. CON. RES. 133 — Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024.
November 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:170
H. CON. RES. 133 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that recognizes the vital contributions of public health professionals in the United States. The resolution emphasizes their critical role in addressing public health challenges, including...
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H. CON. RES. 133 is like a big thank-you card from Congress to all the people who work hard to keep everyone healthy and safe. It says that Congress appreciates everything these health helpers do and wants to celebrate them on a special day called Public Health Thank You Day on November 25, 2024.
H. R. 9271 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:691
H.R. 9271, known as the “Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Social Security Act. It aims to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, specifically for services provided by...
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In this bill, they want to let people use their phones or computers to talk to their doctors from anywhere, like home, if they get help from special health organizations for Native American communities. This means people won't always have to go to the doctor's office to get help starting in 2025.
S. RES. 605 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:299
S. RES. 605 recognizes the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and highlights its crucial contributions to dental, oral, and craniofacial health research in the United States. The resolution celebrates NIDCR's role in...
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S. RES. 605 is about celebrating 75 years of a special group that helps people’s teeth and mouths stay healthy by learning new things and sharing that with others. They also helped understand how a virus spreads so dentists can keep everyone safe.
H. RES. 1062 — Declaring racism a public health crisis.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:327
The resolution H. RES. 1062 declares racism as a public health crisis in the United States, highlighting the significant racial disparities in health outcomes and barriers faced by racial and ethnic minority groups. It acknowledges the historical and ongoing impact of racism on public health...
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In this bill, Congress is saying that racism is making people sick, like when you catch a cold, but it's much bigger. They want to work on fixing this problem for everyone, but they haven't figured out how to do it yet.
H. R. 9304 — To require the Director of the National Cancer Institute to conduct a review of the current state of stomach cancer incidence, prevention, screening, awareness, and future public health importance, and for other purposes.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:866
H.R. 9304, titled the "Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act," mandates the Director of the National Cancer Institute to review the current situation regarding stomach cancer in the United States. The bill highlights the incidence rates, disparities among racial...
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H.R. 9304 is a plan to have the people in charge of studying cancer look at how many people get sick from stomach cancer and how to stop it. They will share their findings and ideas with others in about a year and a half.
H. R. 3838 — An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:650
The Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to support states in improving mothers' health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period by amending the Public Health Service Act. It addresses disparities in maternal health outcomes, enhances the...
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The bill wants to help keep moms healthy when they're having a baby by giving more money to programs that make sure moms get the care they need, and it wants to make sure that all moms, no matter who they are, have the same chance to be healthy.
S. 3847 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,622
S. 3847 is a bill that allows the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a program focused on social determinants of health, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. The bill outlines the activities and goals of the...
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The bill wants to let a special group called the CDC help fix problems like not having a home or enough food so people can be healthier, by giving money to cities and groups that need it. They plan to spend lots of money on this, but they need to make sure they pick carefully who to give the money to and check how well it works.
H. RES. 1389 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H. RES. 1389 is a resolution that supports designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" for the second time. It acknowledges the important role that community health workers play in connecting communities with...
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H. RES. 1389 wants to make the last week of August 2024 a special time to appreciate community health workers who help people get the healthcare and support they need. It highlights how important these workers are but doesn't say exactly how to hold these appreciation events.
H. RES. 1495 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:714
H. RES. 1495 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that supports making September 2024 "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month." It aims to improve public knowledge about sickle cell disease, highlighting the need for better treatments, early detection, and care...
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In September 2024, people in the United States will talk about sickle cell disease, a blood condition, to help others understand it better and try to find new cures and treatments. They want the government to work together to help people with this condition get good care.
S. RES. 632 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:339
The Senate resolution, S. RES. 632, supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week, with the theme "Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health." It acknowledges the significant contributions of public health initiatives in improving health and achieving health...
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In the United States Senate, there's a resolution that says it's important to keep everyone healthy and safe by working together, like one big team called "public health," and it encourages everyone to learn about how this team helps make people feel better and stay healthy.
H. R. 10297 — To advance research, promote awareness and education, and improve health care, with respect to thyroid disease, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,933
H.R. 10297 aims to enhance research, raise awareness, and improve health care concerning thyroid disease in the U.S. It mandates research into various aspects of thyroid disease and disparities in its impacts, particularly focused on women and other specific populations. The...
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This bill wants to help people learn more about thyroid disease and make sure hospitals and doctors can take better care of people who have it. It plans to spend money each year from 2025 to 2029 on research and spreading the word, but some wonder if there's enough information on how this money will be used.
H. R. 7481 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,638
H.R. 7481 aims to allow the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to run a Social Determinants of Health Program. The program seeks to improve health outcomes by addressing factors like housing and food access that affect health in communities. To...
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H.R. 7481 is a plan that lets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) help people by giving money to improve things like homes and food. They say they will give out a lot of money every year from 2025 to 2029 to help make people healthier in their communities.
S. RES. 771 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:237
S. RES. 771 proposes designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. This resolution acknowledges the vital role community health workers play in connecting individuals to health and social...
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S. RES. 771 wants to make a special week every year to celebrate people who help others get health and social services, especially in places where it's hard to find help. This week reminds everyone how important these helpers are for keeping people healthy.
H. R. 3838 — An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:779
H.R. 3838, titled the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue supporting states in efforts to improve maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill seeks to address...
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H.R. 3838 is a plan to help moms stay healthy when they have a baby by giving more money and support to doctors and hospitals. It's like giving extra tools and money to build a smoother and safer road for moms when they’re having a baby.
S. RES. 899 — Designating November 2024 as American Diabetes Month.
November 19, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:338
The resolution, S. RES. 899, designates November 2024 as "American Diabetes Month" to raise awareness about diabetes in the United States. It acknowledges the high prevalence and impact of diabetes, particularly among certain racial and ethnic groups, and emphasizes the importance of...
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In November 2024, people want to talk a lot about diabetes, a sickness that many people have, so everyone can learn how to stay healthy. They also want to find better ways to help and make sure everyone can see a doctor if they need to.
H. R. 10287 — To provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,858
H.R. 10287, known as the "Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024," aims to increase access for women to preventive and life-saving cancer screenings, focusing on cancers like breast and cervical cancer. It includes provisions for grants to expand preventive services by women's...
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H.R. 10287, called the "Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024," wants to help more women get checked for cancer, like breast and cervical cancer, by giving money to doctors and hospitals so they can do more tests, especially for women who might not get them easily.
S. 4592 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, to award grants to faith- or community-based organizations to address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:789
The Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024 seeks to modify the Public Health Service Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, to provide grants to faith- or community-based organizations. These grants...
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The Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024 is a plan to help communities that don't have easy access to doctors by giving money to local groups and churches so they can make sure everyone gets fair healthcare. It wants these groups to use the money to come up with clever and culturally thoughtful ways to keep people healthy for many years.
S. RES. 590 — Designating March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:244
S. RES. 590 designates March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day" to raise awareness of the condition. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by patients and their families, commends medical professionals and researchers working on Long COVID, and encourages...
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S. RES. 590 is like a special day to remind everyone about Long COVID, a condition that makes some people sick for a long time after having COVID-19. This day on March 15, 2024, is to help people learn more, thank doctors and scientists, and figure out ways to help those who are sick.
H. RES. 1508 — Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:129
H. RES. 1508 supports the initiative to designate September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the severity of ovarian cancer, noting it is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., with 19,680 new cases and...
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In September 2024, the U.S. wants everyone to learn more about ovarian cancer, which is a serious illness that affects many women. Since there isn't a good way to find it early, this plan hopes to help people know more so they can stay healthy, especially for women who might not get the help they need.
S. RES. 575 — Declaring racism a public health crisis.
March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:326
The resolution S. RES. 575 put forth in the 118th Congress declares racism as a public health crisis in the United States. It highlights how racial inequities affect health outcomes and emphasizes the need for a nationwide strategy to address these disparities and dismantle...
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The resolution S. RES. 575 says that racism is a big problem affecting people's health in the United States, and it wants everyone to work together to make things fairer for people of all skin colors. It suggests making changes to help everyone have the same chance to be healthy and happy.
S. RES. 675 — Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
May 02, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:262
The resolution, S. RES. 675, submitted in the Senate, aims to promote awareness of health disparities affecting minority groups in the United States by supporting the goals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024. It highlights various health challenges faced by minorities, such as...
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This is a plan by some important people in the government to remind everyone about the health problems many people from different backgrounds, like Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and others, face. They want to help make sure everyone gets good care when they see a doctor.

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