Senate Simple Resolution 655
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
655
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
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Summary
This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors.
July 22, 2020
07/22/2020
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4427-4428)
07/22/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:31 PM