Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 172
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 22, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 22, 2021
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
172
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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

Text (1)
April 22, 2021
Actions (2)
04/22/2021
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175-2177)
04/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:02 PM