Search Results: keywords:"quality of life"

  • H. RES. 1301 — Expressing support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:172

    H. RES. 1301 expresses support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025. The resolution emphasizes the significance of cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death globally and in the United States, highlighting heart recovery as a vital and...

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    H.RES. 1301 wants to help people learn about Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025, because it can help many hearts heal better. It talks about finding new ways to make sick hearts feel better and stop people from needing to go to the hospital so much.

  • H. RES. 1165 — Expressing support for the designation of April as Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:149

    H. RES. 1165 supports the designation of April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month." It highlights the importance of raising awareness about co-occurring disorders, where a person simultaneously suffers from a mental illness and a substance use disorder. The resolution...

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    In April, people want to focus on helping those who have both a mental illness and troubles with drugs or alcohol. By doing this, they hope more people will learn about these problems so they can find better ways to help those affected feel better.

  • H. RES. 1260 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:644

    H. RES. 1260 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the complexities and challenges of this neurodegenerative disorder, which affects around 30,000...

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    In May 2024, a special month will be set aside to help people learn about a sickness called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is a brain disease that makes it hard for people to move and do things. It's important to talk about this so that doctors can find better ways to help those who have this illness.

  • H. RES. 1245 — Recognizing National Public Works Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:156

    H. RES. 1245 is a resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" during the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024. It highlights the essential role public works professionals and first responders play in maintaining critical infrastructure and services that ensure public...

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    Every year, there's a special week called National Public Works Week where people say "thank you" to the workers who help keep our roads, water, and other important things working well. This resolution is like a big cheer for these workers, saying how important they are to our lives.

  • H. RES. 1029 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:391

    H. RES. 1029 proposes an amendment to the rules of the House of Representatives to create a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. This committee will focus on studying and reviewing problems affecting older Americans, such as income, poverty, health, and education. It aims to...

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    H. RES. 1029 wants to create a special group in the House of Representatives to think about how to help older people with things like money, health, and learning, so they can have a better life and stay active. This group will also look at ideas from important leaders to find better ways to support older people.

  • S. RES. 713 — Designating May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:309

    The resolution S. RES. 713 designates May 2024 as "ALS Awareness Month" in the United States. It recognizes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as a serious neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The resolution emphasizes the need for...

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    In May 2024, people are taking time to think about and help those who have ALS, which is a serious sickness affecting the nerves in the body. This special month helps everyone understand more about ALS and supports people who are working hard to find ways to make those with ALS feel better.

  • S. RES. 910 — Designating November 2024 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:260

    S. RES. 910 designates November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month" in the United States. It highlights the importance of palliative care and hospice services in enhancing the quality of life for people with serious illnesses or injuries and their families....

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    S. RES. 910 wants everyone to know that November 2024 is a special month to remember and talk about how important it is to care for people who are very sick and to support the helpers who take care of them. It encourages people to learn about this care and appreciate the efforts of these helpers.

  • S. RES. 727 — Designating June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:158

    S. RES. 727 designates June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month" to celebrate and emphasize the importance of outdoor activities and their contributions to the U.S. economy and quality of life. The resolution highlights that outdoor recreation in the United States generates substantial economic...

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Senate has decided that June 2024 will be called "Great Outdoors Month," which is a special time to enjoy playing outside and having fun in nature! This idea is to remind everyone how important playing outside is, for both feeling happy and staying healthy.