Bill · H.Res. 119· House(119-HRES-119)

Declaring racism a public health crisis.

Age: 53 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 2/6/2025
Last activity: 2/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sponsored by: Jahana Hayes
Cosponsors: - 14 - 0

Health

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution officially declares racism to be a public health crisis in the United States. It highlights historical and modern racial inequities in health outcomes, life expectancy, and medical treatment among various minority groups. The text outlines how structural racism, historical discrimination, and social determinants of health negatively impact marginalized communities. Furthermore, it supports local efforts that have made similar declarations. Finally, the measure commits the House of Representatives to establishing a nationwide strategy to dismantle systemic practices and address health disparities.

Yes· 3 of 16

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The resolution emphasizes the need to address the unique health and socioeconomic inequities faced by American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The resolution declares racism a public health crisis and commits to dismantling systemic practices that perpetuate racial inequities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution specifically addresses historical and contemporary racism faced by Black Americans.