House Simple Resolution 344
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Declaring racism a public health crisis.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
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
344
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.
No House 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.
April 22, 2021
10/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
04/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/22/2021
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.
04/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:28 PM