Who sponsored HRES 119?

HRES 119 was sponsored by Jahana Hayes (D), Rep.

Recognizes Racism as a Health Crisis

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HealthHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityMinority healthRacial and ethnic relations

Why This Matters

This resolution declares that racism is a public health crisis that negatively impacts health outcomes for many communities in the United States.

If you belong to a racial or ethnic minority group, you face higher health risks and lower life expectancies due to systemic racism.

Who this affects

Black communities · American Indian communities · Latino communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution states that racism is a public health crisis affecting many people in the United States.
2It highlights that racial inequities lead to lower life expectancies and higher health risks for people of color.
3The resolution points out that preventive measures to address these health disparities are currently lacking.
4It acknowledges the historical and ongoing impact of racism on health outcomes for various racial and ethnic groups.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors.

Read full document

Recognizes Racism as a Health Crisis

IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

HealthHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityMinority healthRacial and ethnic relations

Why This Matters

This resolution declares that racism is a public health crisis that negatively impacts health outcomes for many communities in the United States.

If you belong to a racial or ethnic minority group, you face higher health risks and lower life expectancies due to systemic racism.

Who this affects

Black communities · American Indian communities · Latino communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution states that racism is a public health crisis affecting many people in the United States.
2It highlights that racial inequities lead to lower life expectancies and higher health risks for people of color.
3The resolution points out that preventive measures to address these health disparities are currently lacking.
4It acknowledges the historical and ongoing impact of racism on health outcomes for various racial and ethnic groups.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors.

Read full document