Bill · S.Res. 182· Senate(119-SRES-182)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2576-2577)
- Sponsored by
- Ben Luján
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. It highlights past public health milestones such as lowering smoking rates and increasing health insurance coverage. The text notes current public health challenges like declining life expectancy, chronic conditions, and racial disparities. It expresses concern over proposed cuts to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Finally, the measure recognizes the contributions of public health professionals and encourages increased efforts to make the United States the healthiest nation.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution mentions protecting vulnerable communities, including children.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The resolution mentions protecting vulnerable communities, including the elderly.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The resolution addresses social determinants of health and health disparities.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The resolution notes that the elimination of USAID endangers public health.
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?-5
The resolution notes that proposed cuts to Medicaid will harm public health.
Does this put more money into scientific research?-3
The resolution highlights that the NIH has faced staff and funding cuts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Public Health Goals: The Senate resolves to support the goals of National Public Health Week, which include recognizing the contributions of public health in improving health and achieving health equity as noted in the preamble and the resolved section. This brings awareness to community health and wellness.
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Recognition of Health Professionals: The resolution explicitly recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, the Federal Government, States, Tribes, municipalities, and local communities in preventing disease and injury under the resolved section. This acknowledges the hard work done to keep our people safe.
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Focus on Disease Prevention: The text encourages increased efforts and resources to improve individual health and make the United States the healthiest nation by providing greater opportunities to improve community health and prevent disease and injury, as stated in the resolved section. This common-sense approach focuses on keeping folks healthy before they get sick.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based on the explicit text of this resolution, there are no sections or provisions that impose burdens, negative consequences, or penalties on individuals or groups in the United States. The measure is purely supportive and expressive in nature.
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+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Children+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5Increases Medicaid Funding-5Increases Research Funding-3
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2576-2577)
- Introduced in Senate