Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States.
Latest action · Sep 23, 2008 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 29, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseSep 23, 2008
Summary
Recognizes that it is imperative that this nation strengthen its public health system to: (1) encourage all persons to obtain the information and educational resources they need to make healthier choices and live healthier lives; and (2) protect people from health threats beyond their control.
Encourages the creation of public health strategies to improve improve the health of all people in the United States.
Expresses support for public and private partnerships focusing on the prevention of disease and injury and encourages community-based programs to support healthy lifestyles.
Emphasizes the importance of the prevention strategies of daily aspirin therapy, smoking cessation, colorectal cancer screening, annual flu immunizations, and breast cancer screening.
Declares that the congressional budget process should reflect the savings associated with investments in the prevention of disease and injury. Encourages the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to consider the savings associated with a reduced chronic disease burden due to preventive services and programs when formulating its health care cost estimates.
Expresses support for helping the United States be the healthiest nation by encouraging an increased focus on public health and prevention efforts.
Cosponsors 114
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 29, 2008 to Sep 22, 2008, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CO | Diana DeGette | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
| R-TX | Kay Granger | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
| R-DE | Michael N. Castle | Original | Jul 29, 2008 |
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-OH | Betty Sutton | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| R-MI | Fred Upton | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-CA | Henry A. Waxman | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-IA | Leonard L. Boswell | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-NY | Michael R. McNulty | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Sep 15, 2008 | |
| D-CT | Rosa L. DeLauro | Sep 15, 2008 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
- Sep 23, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1381.
- Sep 23, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 23, 2008Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Sep 23, 2008On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8686-8687)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 640 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitment to public health and the prevention of diseases and injuries for all people in the United States. | Related bill | Jul 31, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Access to health care
- Agriculture and Food
- Aspirin
- Breast cancer
- Cancer
- Chronically ill
- Colon cancer
- Community health services
- Congressional budget
- Drug abuse
- Economics and Public Finance
- Federal aid to health facilities
- Federal budget process
- Health
- Influenza
- Lifestyle
- Medical screening
- Nutrition
- Physical fitness
- Preventive medicine
- Public health
- Smoking
- Sports and Recreation
- Vaccines
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 23, 2008Engrossed in House
- Jul 29, 2008Introduced in House
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