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HRES 119119th CongressIntroduced
Declaring racism a public health crisis.
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Declares racism a public health crisis, citing extensive racial disparities in health outcomes and calling for comprehensive government action to address structural racism.
Key Points
- 1Formally declares racism a public health crisis in the United States
- 2Documents extensive racial health disparities in life expectancy, maternal mortality, infant mortality
- 3Acknowledges historical and ongoing structural racism in healthcare system
- 4Calls for nationwide strategy to address health disparities
- 5Commits to dismantling systemic racist practices and policies
- 6Recognizes social determinants of health and their racial inequities
Impact Areas
Public health policyHealthcare systemRacial equityCenters for Disease Control and PreventionHealth disparities researchSocial determinants of health
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