Supporting the goals and ideals of National Wear Red Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Feb 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 51, expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' and Senate's support for the goals of National Wear Red Day. It specifically encourages Americans to wear red to raise awareness about women's heart disease and to support The Heart Truth campaign. The resolution also urges women, particularly those aged 40 to 60, to take steps to manage their heart disease risk factors, and encourages all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
The bill affects all Americans by promoting awareness and encouraging preventive health actions related to heart disease. It highlights that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and that many risk factors are modifiable through lifestyle changes and medical treatment. The resolution also recognizes individuals battling heart disease, their support systems, and healthcare professionals.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not become law or require the President's signature.
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Timeline
2 Feb 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 51 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 51, expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' and Senate's support for the goals of National Wear Red Day. It specifically encourages Americans to wear red to raise awareness about women's heart disease and to support The Heart Truth campaign. The resolution also urges women, particularly those aged 40 to 60, to take steps to manage their heart disease risk factors, and encourages all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle choices. The bill affects all Americans by promoting awareness and encouraging preventive health actions related to heart disease. It highlights that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and that many risk factors are modifiable through lifestyle changes and medical treatment. The resolution also recognizes individuals battling heart disease, their support systems, and healthcare professionals. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not become law or require the President's signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 51 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 51. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 51?
- H.Con.Res. 51 was sponsored by Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 51?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (2 Feb 2007).
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