Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 15, 2025, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
United States119th CongressHRES-235House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 21, 2025
Summary
This resolution emphasizes the critical importance of sleep health for overall well-being, safety, and preventing various health conditions. It highlights that insufficient sleep, affecting a significant portion of the population, can lead to impaired memory, elevated stress, and increased risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. The House of Representatives officially recognizes sleep health as vital for increasing health and well-being. It expresses strong support for the designation of March 9-15, 2025, as "Sleep Awareness Week" and encourages its goals and efforts. Furthermore, the resolution urges public health officials, healthcare providers, educators, and parents to promote adequate sleep, while also encouraging the public to prioritize their sleep health, practice good habits, and discuss sleep concerns with their healthcare providers.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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