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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information.

USA119th CongressSRES-37| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution conveys the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should have continuous access to health information that is timely, up-to-date, and accurate. It emphasizes that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the appropriate entity to provide this crucial information. The resolution underscores HHS's role in issuing urgent communications to help both healthcare providers and the public respond to various public health threats, including infectious disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and the opioid overdose epidemic. It cites examples such as the long-standing Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and essential foodborne disease outbreak notices as critical components of this public health communication strategy.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S373)
  • January 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S373)

Health

Health information and medical records

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information.

USA119th CongressSRES-37| Senate 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
This resolution conveys the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should have continuous access to health information that is timely, up-to-date, and accurate. It emphasizes that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the appropriate entity to provide this crucial information. The resolution underscores HHS's role in issuing urgent communications to help both healthcare providers and the public respond to various public health threats, including infectious disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and the opioid overdose epidemic. It cites examples such as the long-standing Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and essential foodborne disease outbreak notices as critical components of this public health communication strategy.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S373)
  • January 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S373)
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health information and medical records