SRES 182119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Introduced: Apr 10, 2025

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S. Res. 182 is a non-binding Senate resolution introduced by Senator Lujan in the 119th Congress. It publicly supports National Public Health Week (April 7–13, 2025) and its 2025 theme, “It Starts Here.” The resolution emphasizes the vital role of public health in preventing disease, achieving health equity, and strengthening the public health system and workforce. While it highlights past public health gains and calls for increased investments and resources to improve national health, it does not authorize new programs or provide funding. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of Senate support and a political signal about priorities for public health policy. The resolution includes extensive “Whereas” statements detailing health challenges (disparities in outcomes, chronic disease, maternal mortality, overdose deaths, gun violence, pollution-related deaths, etc.) and critiques of proposed or hypothetical policy changes (e.g., Medicaid cuts, HHS restructuring, NIH and CDC staffing/funding reductions). The operative part (the “Resolved” clauses) urges support for public health goals, recognition of public health professionals, and actions to strengthen health systems and health equity.

Key Points

1Purpose and scope: Acknowledges National Public Health Week, its theme, and the ongoing mission of public health to prevent disease, respond to outbreaks, and promote health equity across the United States.
2Recognition and support: Calls on the Senate to recognize the efforts of public health professionals and the roles of federal, state, tribal, local governments, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
3Public health role and priorities: Emphasizes public health’s work in infectious disease prevention and response, social determinants of health, and improving overall health outcomes and equity.
4Investment and system strengthening: Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve health and to strengthen the public health system and workforce, with the aspirational goal of making the United States the healthiest nation in one generation.
5Public engagement: Urges Americans to learn about and engage with the public health system and its role in improving health nationwide.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The general population of the United States, with a focus on advancing public health outcomes and health equity; public health professionals and the public health workforce at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.Secondary group/area affected: Communities most affected by health disparities (racial/ethnic minorities, patients with chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, and vulnerable populations) who stand to benefit from stronger prevention, outbreak response, and health equity initiatives.Additional impacts: The resolution can influence policy dialogue and legislative priorities by signaling Senate support for public health investments and protection of public health programs; it is non-binding and does not authorize new funding or create new programs, but it may help shape public messaging and future funding debates.

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