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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 298
Expressing support for the designation of April 7, 2025, as ‘‘World Health
Day’’ and recognizing the importance of prioritizing public health nation-
ally and globally.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL7, 2025
Mr. T
HANEDAR(for himself, Mr. CARSON, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. EVANSof
Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of April 7, 2025,
as ‘‘World Health Day’’ and recognizing the importance
of prioritizing public health nationally and globally.
Whereas the cost of and access to health care have been the
two most serious issues in the health care system of the
United States for 25 years;
Whereas the lack of attention devoted to public health has
detrimental effects on the social and economic stability of
the Nation;
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, life expectancy in the United States has been
declining since 2019;
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Whereas increased maternal and infant mortality are among
the causes of the declining life expectancy;
Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes
April 7, 2025, as ‘‘World Health Day’’, and its theme,
‘‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’’, which will start
a yearlong campaign on maternal and newborn health;
Whereas women and families deserve high-quality health care
that supports them physically and mentally before, dur-
ing, and after birth;
Whereas health systems must evolve to manage the many
health issues that impact maternal and newborn health;
Whereas health systems must also evolve to manage the
many health issues that impact marginalized and histori-
cally disadvantaged communities;
Whereas the lack of access to high-quality health care most
heavily affects children, seniors, and people of color, par-
ticularly in the poorest and most marginalized commu-
nities;
Whereas the underrepresentation of people of color in clinical
trials exacerbates racial and ethnic disparities and limits
access to potentially lifesaving treatments;
Whereas the labor of health care workers and caretakers
must be recognized as a cornerstone of the health and
well-being of our communities;
Whereas, according to the WHO, up to 38 percent of health
care workers worldwide have experienced physical vio-
lence, and these critical workers must be protected as
they administer lifesaving care;
Whereas health includes not only physical health but also
mental health;
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Whereas physical health and mental health are inextricably
linked;
Whereas the lack of access to mental health services and the
stigma associated with having mental health conditions
discourage individuals with mental health conditions from
seeking lifesaving help;
Whereas governments and societies should prioritize investing
in the promotion, protection, and care of the health of in-
dividuals and their caregivers;
Whereas health and support services should have an emphasis
on ensuring and providing affordable, high-quality access
to health care that meets the needs of children, adoles-
cents, adults, and seniors; and
Whereas April 7, 2025, is an appropriate day to designate as
‘‘World Health Day’’, as the day is recognized inter-
nationally and supported by the WHO: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) expresses support for the designation of 2
‘‘World Health Day’’; 3
(2) acknowledges that no single health care pro-4
gram or effort will be appropriate for all populations 5
or communities; 6
(3) recognizes that children, seniors, and people 7
of color, particularly in the poorest and most 8
marginalized communities, are most heavily im-9
pacted by the lack of access to quality health care; 10
and 11
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(4) recognizes that interagency coordination 1
and collaboration are essential to ensuring the well- 2
being of children and their ability to develop, sur-3
vive, and thrive. 4
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