SRES 675 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

S. Res. 675 is a Senate resolution supporting National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which aims to raise awareness about health disparities faced by specific minority groups including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these disparities through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution cites statistics on unequal health outcomes, such as higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality in these communities compared to non-Hispanic White populations. This resolution directly affects public awareness and policy discussions, not individual health services or regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 2, 2024
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May 2, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3322-3323)
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May 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3322-3323)
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May 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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