Bill · H.Res. 1337· House(119-HRES-1337)
Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 8 through 12, 2026.
- Introduced
- 6/3/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Kathy Castor
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 recognizes the contributions of academic medicine and designates the week of June 8 through 12, 2026, as Academic Medicine Week. It highlights the work done by the nation's medical schools, teaching hospitals, and resident physicians in research, clinical care, and education. The text points out that these institutions train the health care workforce and partner with groups like the Department of Veterans Affairs. It also notes their significant economic impact on the United States gross domestic product and job creation. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and encourages the public to recognize the role of these medical institutions.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution highlights the critical role of academic medical centers in providing charity care, Medicare and Medicaid inpatient services, and training the physician workforce.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Teaching hospitals provide a substantial percentage of Medicare inpatient days for older Americans.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Academic medical centers provide a large share of hospital-based charity care and Medicaid inpatient services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Academic Medicine Week: The resolution designates June 8 through 12, 2026, as Academic Medicine Week to recognize the contributions of academic medicine to medical research, clinical care, medical education, and community health (Preamble). This brings national attention to the health care and research systems that care for complex patients and train new doctors.
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Recognition of Veteran Healthcare Partnerships: The text notes the 80-year partnership between AAMC-member institutions and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which improves the lives of veterans and health equity by ensuring access to advanced health care (Preamble). This highlights a specific system that directly benefits veterans by providing medical training and care facilities.
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Care for Vulnerable Populations: The resolution points out that AAMC-member academic health systems and teaching hospitals provide 32 percent of all hospital-based charity care, 22 percent of Medicare inpatient days, and 29 percent of Medicaid inpatient days (Preamble). This ensures that low-income, elderly, and vulnerable individuals have access to necessary inpatient and charity medical services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Children+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Veterans Healthcare+2Increases Research Funding+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 6/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania