Bill · H.Res. 1355· House(119-HRES-1355)
Supporting the designation of the week of June 14 through June 21, 2026, as "National Men's Health Week".
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- 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
House Resolution 1355 supports the designation of June 14 through June 21, 2026, as "National Men's Health Week". The resolution highlights various health disparities and risks facing men, including lower life expectancy and higher rates of certain diseases. It aims to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment for men and boys. The House of Representatives requests that the President issue a proclamation for the public and interested groups to observe the week.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would men be better off under this?+10
The entire resolution is dedicated to improving the health, awareness, and lifespan of men and boys.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
Explicitly targets health disparities and higher prostate cancer incidence in African-American men.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
Focuses on chronic diseases, heart attacks, and cancer screenings for adult men.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of Early Detection: The resolution notes that educating the public and providers on early detection of male health problems can reduce mortality rates. This is specifically mentioned regarding problems like prostate, testicular, and colon cancer.
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Promotion of Preventive Care: By supporting "National Men's Health Week," the resolution encourages men and families to engage in healthy lifestyles, regular exercise, medical checkups, and the use of screening tools like PSA exams and cholesterol screens.
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Focus on High-Risk Groups: The text acknowledges the specific health burdens on African-American and Hispanic men, who face higher prevalence of chronic diseases and higher prostate cancer incidence, potentially bringing more attention to these disparities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Men+10Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Children+2Good For Asian Americans+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For White Americans+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 6/10/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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