Bill · H.Res. 517· House(119-HRES-517)
Congratulating St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary.
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- 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 congratulates St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, on its 150th anniversary. The hospital began in 1875 when the Sisters of Mercy took over the Forest City Marine Hospital. It has since grown into a large healthcare provider through a joint affiliation with Candler Hospital. The resolution highlights the institution's commitment to cutting-edge medicine and community outreach. Finally, the House of Representatives extends its best wishes for the hospital's continued service to the region.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The hospital provides community outreach programs like the Good Samaritan Clinic which assist low-income individuals.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The hospital hosts an African-American Health Information & Resource Center.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The hospital is a major provider and institution within the Savannah community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Outreach and Support: The hospital provides various innovative programs such as St. Mary's Community Center, St. Mary's Health Center, the Good Samaritan Clinic, the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and the Angels of Mercy Community Volunteer Corps (Whereas clause 7).
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Provision of Healthcare Services: The hospital focuses on treating illness and promoting wellness for all people in the communities it serves (Whereas clause 8).
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Economic and Health Impact: As a not-for-profit community hospital, it has had a profound impact on generations of Georgians by infusing the community with health, wellness, safety, and pride (Whereas clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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 African Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 6/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.