Bill · H.Res. 1404· House(119-HRES-1404)
Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States and reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.
- Introduced
- 6/30/2026
- Last activity
- 6/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 recognizes the 250th Anniversary of the United States occurring in 2026. It seeks to reaffirm the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare. The House of Representatives uses this milestone to emphasize that a healthy nation is essential to preserving the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It encourages efforts to improve various aspects of public health and community wellness. Finally, it calls on all Americans to work together toward a healthier future.
Yes· 3 of 27
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, and health education.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Improving access to healthcare and healthy communities can significantly benefit low-income households.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The resolution calls for efforts to improve access to clean air and clean water.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Public Health Access: The resolution encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, health education, clean air, clean water, and healthy communities (Section 1, Part C). This could lead to better health outcomes for individuals and stronger communities.
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National Resilience: The text affirms that prevention and access to healthcare contribute to a more resilient Nation (Section 1, Part B). This focus on prevention and early detection is noted as a way to save lives (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified 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 Low Income Households+4Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 6/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.