HRES 1062 United States House · 118th Congress

Declaring racism a public health crisis.

This resolution declares racism a public health crisis in the United States, citing evidence that racial and ethnic minority groups face significant health disparities including lower life expectancies, higher maternal mortality rates, and increased risks for chronic diseases. It highlights specific examples such as Black Americans being 3 times more likely to be killed by police than White Americans and Native American women facing disproportionately high rates of violence. The resolution commits to establishing a nationwide strategy to address health disparities, dismantle systemic racism, and advance reforms to improve health outcomes for affected communities. As a formal declaration (not a law), it serves as a call to action for government agencies to address the root causes of racial health inequities.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 6, 2024 Last action Mar 8, 2024
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Mar 8, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mar 6, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Mar 6, 2024
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