Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR483

Caption

A resolution commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for 225 years of work protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the United States.

Impact

This resolution serves not only as a recognition of the past efforts of the Commissioned Corps but also reaffirms the essential role that public health officers play in contemporary society. By celebrating their accomplishments in combating diseases such as smallpox and responding to recent outbreaks like COVID-19, the bill emphasizes the ongoing importance of public health initiatives and the professional commitment required to address public health challenges.

Summary

SR483 is a resolution commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for their 225 years of service in protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the American public. The resolution acknowledges the Corps' significant contributions to public health, including disease prevention and control, biomedical research, and health care delivery. The bill pays tribute to the diverse training and backgrounds of the officers, highlighting their adaptability in responding to health emergencies and serving vulnerable populations.

Contention

While the resolution largely presents a unified front in honoring the service of the officers, discussions surrounding public health and government institutions can often evoke differing opinions on funding, policy effectiveness, and the degree of government involvement in healthcare. However, SR483 remains a commendation-focused bill and does not introduce contentious policy changes, thus avoiding direct legislative conflict.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US SR743

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US SR477

A resolution commending the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

US HR533

Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US SR258

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US SR287

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

US SR567

A resolution recognizing the seriousness of widespread health care worker burnout in the United States and the need to strengthen health workforce well-being, and expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2024, as the inaugural "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness".

US SR684

A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").

US SR678

A resolution designating May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

US HCR78

Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 20, 2023.

US SR209

A resolution commending Southeastern Louisiana University on the occasion of its Centennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.