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 (19 May 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 331, expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. It highlights the importance of preventing diseases common in women and acknowledges federally funded programs that research and collect data on these diseases. The resolution also encourages women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by getting preventative screenings.
The bill is sponsored by Representative Maurice D. Hinchey and was introduced in 2008. It affects women by encouraging them to engage in healthy habits and preventative care. It also implicitly recognizes the importance of research and data collection related to women's health issues.
Having been introduced in the House and referred to a committee, the bill was later received in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to be enacted, but it expresses the sense of Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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 preventative screenings.
Timeline
19 May 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 331 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 331, expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. It highlights the importance of preventing diseases common in women and acknowledges federally funded programs that research and collect data on these diseases. The resolution also encourages women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by getting preventative screenings. The bill is sponsored by Representative Maurice D. Hinchey and was introduced in 2008. It affects women by encouraging them to engage in healthy habits and preventative care. It also implicitly recognizes the importance of research and data collection related to women's health issues. Having been introduced in the House and referred to a committee, the bill was later received in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature to be enacted, but it expresses the sense of Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 331 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 331. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 331?
- H.Con.Res. 331 was sponsored by Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), with 114 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 331?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (19 May 2008).
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