Declaring racism a public health crisis.
Rep. Hayes Introduces Resolution to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving through the system, but there are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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This is a non-binding resolution introduced by the minority party, and it is unlikely to be brought for a vote in a Republican-controlled House.
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The resolution explicitly acknowledges that health inequities are made worse for people of color who are also LGBTQIA+. This intersectional recognition in a congressional resolution could support future policy efforts aimed at these communities, though the resolution itself creates no new protections or programs.
“inequities in health outcomes are exacerbated for people of color who are LGBTQIA+”
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Declaring racism a public health crisis.
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