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HRES 1381 110th Congress House Health Access to health care Agriculture and Food Aspirin Breast cancer Cancer Chronically ill Colon cancer Community health services Congressional budget Drug abuse Economics and Public Finance Federal aid to health facilities Federal budget process Influenza Lifestyle Medical screening Nutrition Physical fitness Preventive medicine

Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States.

Introduced: July 29, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 23, 2008
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8686-8687)
Sep 23, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8686-8687)
Sep 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1381.
Sep 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8688)
Sep 23, 2008
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 29, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 29, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7171)
Jul 29, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that it is imperative that this nation strengthen its public health system to: (1) encourage all persons to obtain the information and educational resources they need to make healthier choices and live healthier lives; and (2) protect people from health threats beyond their control.

Encourages the creation of public health strategies to improve improve the health of all people in the United States.

Expresses support for public and private partnerships focusing on the prevention of disease and injury and encourages community-based programs to support healthy lifestyles.

Emphasizes the importance of the prevention strategies of daily aspirin therapy, smoking cessation, colorectal cancer screening, annual flu immunizations, and breast cancer screening.

Declares that the congressional budget process should reflect the savings associated with investments in the prevention of disease and injury. Encourages the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to consider the savings associated with a reduced chronic disease burden due to preventive services and programs when formulating its health care cost estimates.

Expresses support for helping the United States be the healthiest nation by encouraging an increased focus on public health and prevention efforts.

What's happening now September 23, 2008

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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