Supporting National Men's Health Week.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jul 2009): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 142, is a concurrent resolution that expresses Congress's support for the annual observance of National Men's Health Week. It requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to recognize this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
The resolution highlights statistics regarding men's health, including lower life expectancy compared to women and higher rates of death from certain diseases. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment for male-specific health issues. The bill is intended to raise public awareness about preventable health problems affecting men and boys and to encourage proactive health behaviors.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2009, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was later received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it would convey a message from Congress and does not require the President's signature to become effective.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.
Timeline
9 Jul 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 142 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 142, is a concurrent resolution that expresses Congress's support for the annual observance of National Men's Health Week. It requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to recognize this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The resolution highlights statistics regarding men's health, including lower life expectancy compared to women and higher rates of death from certain diseases. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment for male-specific health issues. The bill is intended to raise public awareness about preventable health problems affecting men and boys and to encourage proactive health behaviors. Introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2009, the bill was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was later received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both chambers, it would convey a message from Congress and does not require the President's signature to become effective.
- Has H.Con.Res. 142 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 142. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 142?
- H.Con.Res. 142 was sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (D-MD), with 50 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 142?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (9 Jul 2009).
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