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 (20 May 2009): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 120, expresses Congress's support for the aims of National Women's Health Week. It acknowledges the importance of disease prevention for women and highlights the value of federal, state, and private programs that conduct research and gather data on common women's health issues. The resolution also encourages women to use National Women's Check-Up Day to get preventive screenings.
The resolution affects all women by promoting awareness of health issues and encouraging preventive care. It specifically calls on women to take advantage of National Women's Check-Up Day for screenings. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2009 and has since been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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) federal, state, and private 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
20 May 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 120 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 120, expresses Congress's support for the aims of National Women's Health Week. It acknowledges the importance of disease prevention for women and highlights the value of federal, state, and private programs that conduct research and gather data on common women's health issues. The resolution also encourages women to use National Women's Check-Up Day to get preventive screenings. The resolution affects all women by promoting awareness of health issues and encouraging preventive care. It specifically calls on women to take advantage of National Women's Check-Up Day for screenings. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2009 and has since been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Has H.Con.Res. 120 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 120. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 120?
- H.Con.Res. 120 was sponsored by Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), with 118 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 120?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (20 May 2009).
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