Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States and reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 250th Anniversary of the United States occurring in 2026. It seeks to reaffirm the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare. The House of Representatives uses this milestone to emphasize that a healthy nation is essential to preserving the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It encourages efforts to improve various aspects of public health and community wellness. Finally, it calls on all Americans to work together toward a healthier future.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, and health education.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Improving access to healthcare and healthy communities can significantly benefit low-income households.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution calls for efforts to improve access to clean air and clean water.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Public Health Access: The resolution encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, health education, clean air, clean water, and healthy communities (Section 1, Part C). This could lead to better health outcomes for individuals and stronger communities.
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National Resilience: The text affirms that prevention and access to healthcare contribute to a more resilient Nation (Section 1, Part B). This focus on prevention and early detection is noted as a way to save lives (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improving access to healthcare and healthy communities can significantly benefit low-income households. Would children be better off under this? — The emphasis on preventive health and clean environments benefits future generations including children. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Enhanced access to healthcare and preventive services is beneficial for people with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improved healthcare access and prevention are vital for the well-being of retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The call for improved healthcare access and disease prevention is beneficial for the aging population. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Improved public health and healthcare access can help address health disparities. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Improved public health and healthcare access can help address health disparities. Would farmers be better off under this? — Improved access to clean water and air benefits the rural and agricultural community. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Improved public health and healthcare access can help address health disparities. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The call for improved healthcare access can benefit immigrant populations within the nation. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — A focus on broader healthcare access and community wellness supports the LGBTQ community. Would men be better off under this? — Improved access to healthcare and preventive screenings benefits men's health. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The focus on screenings and prevention supports health maintenance for middle-aged populations. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increased focus on preventive care and public health can provide stability for middle-class families. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Improved public health and healthcare access can help address health disparities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The focus on clean air, clean water, and community health benefits rural residents. Would students be better off under this? — A healthier nation provides a better foundation for the well-being of students. Would union members be better off under this? — Healthier communities and better healthcare access provide stability for the workforce. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The call for clean air and water is highly relevant to urban community wellness. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Increased emphasis on national health and prevention benefits the veteran population. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Improved public health and healthcare access can help address health disparities. Would women be better off under this? — Improved access to healthcare and preventive screenings benefits women's health. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Access to health education and preventive care supports long-term wellness for young adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, and health education. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill emphasizes the importance of prevention and early detection to create a more resilient nation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution calls for efforts to improve access to clean air and clean water.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Improved access to healthcare and healthy communities can serve as a foundation for reducing poverty.
- 6/30/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.