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DemocratBill · H.Res. 544· House(119-HRES-544)

Supporting the designation of the month of June 2025, as "National Men's Health Month".

Rep. Carter
Age: 63 years
Louisiana
Introduced
6/25/2025
Last activity
6/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Troy Carter
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 2
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 supports designating the month of June 2025 as National Men's Health Month. It highlights statistics showing that men live shorter lives than women and face high rates of serious illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The text points out that men are often less likely to visit a doctor or seek early health screenings than women. It also notes past support for National Men's Health Week, which has been celebrated since 1994. Finally, the resolution asks the President to issue a proclamation calling on the public to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would men be better off under this?+5

    The resolution is designed to increase health awareness, early detection, and survival rates specifically for men and boys.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    The resolution promotes early detection and preventive health screenings which can improve overall health outcomes for men.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2

    The bill specifically mentions health risks and mortality disparities that disproportionately affect African-American men.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.