Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 144, expresses support for National Women's Health Week. It specifically recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that affect women, encouraging women to get preventive health screenings, and highlighting the role of federally funded programs in women's health research. The resolution aims to raise awareness about key health issues facing women.
The resolution affects women across the United States by promoting awareness and encouraging participation in health-related activities. It also acknowledges the efforts of national and community organizations and federal agencies working to improve women's health. The resolution emphasizes that women can reduce their risk of common diseases through preventive measures.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on May 8, 2007, by Representative Maurice D. Hinchey, the resolution was then referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would officially endorse the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
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Official summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women.
Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.
Timeline
8 May 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 144 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 144, expresses support for National Women's Health Week. It specifically recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that affect women, encouraging women to get preventive health screenings, and highlighting the role of federally funded programs in women's health research. The resolution aims to raise awareness about key health issues facing women. The resolution affects women across the United States by promoting awareness and encouraging participation in health-related activities. It also acknowledges the efforts of national and community organizations and federal agencies working to improve women's health. The resolution emphasizes that women can reduce their risk of common diseases through preventive measures. Introduced in the House of Representatives on May 8, 2007, by Representative Maurice D. Hinchey, the resolution was then referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would officially endorse the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
- Has H.Con.Res. 144 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 144. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 144?
- H.Con.Res. 144 was sponsored by Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), with 15 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 144?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (8 May 2007).
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