Recognizing the contributions of medical research and observing "Medical Research Week" from September 16 through September 20, 2024.

HRES 1458 is a commemorative resolution designating September 16-20, 2024, as "Medical Research Week" to honor medical research contributions. It recognizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s role in advancing treatments for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease, while highlighting how NIH funding supports over 400,000 jobs and $93 billion in economic activity. The resolution has no binding effect - it does not change laws, funding, or policies, but simply urges the House to support the designation and acknowledge medical research’s national impact. It directly affects public awareness, not specific individuals or entities, and serves only as a symbolic observance.