Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day". | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 745Health
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Latino and Latina physicians would be directly affected by this resolution through increased recognition of their contributions to healthcare. A dedicated national day could boost their visibility, morale, and inspire future generations.
Latino and Latina communities would also be affected, as the resolution aims to highlight health disparities they face and the importance of having doctors who share their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This increased awareness could, over time, encourage more young people from these communities to pursue medical careers, potentially leading to better access to culturally competent care.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The House of Representatives expresses support for designating October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day."
This officially recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Latino and Latina physicians.
PROVISION 02
The House supports increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States.
This highlights a legislative body's stance on a critical workforce need within the healthcare sector.
PROVISION 03
The House supports increasing diversity in the medical field generally.
This broadens the resolution's impact beyond a single demographic to the overall benefit of a diverse healthcare workforce.
PROVISION 04
The resolution acknowledges that a lack of diversity in medicine leads to worse health outcomes for Latino and Latina patients.
This provides a factual basis and justification for the resolution's call for increased diversity and recognition.
Latino and Latina physicians would be directly affected by this resolution through increased recognition of their contributions to healthcare. A dedicated national day could boost their visibility, morale, and inspire future generations.
Latino and Latina communities would also be affected, as the resolution aims to highlight health disparities they face and the importance of having doctors who share their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This increased awareness could, over time, encourage more young people from these communities to pursue medical careers, potentially leading to better access to culturally competent care.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The House of Representatives expresses support for designating October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day."
This officially recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Latino and Latina physicians.
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The House supports increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States.
This highlights a legislative body's stance on a critical workforce need within the healthcare sector.
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The House supports increasing diversity in the medical field generally.
This broadens the resolution's impact beyond a single demographic to the overall benefit of a diverse healthcare workforce.
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The resolution acknowledges that a lack of diversity in medicine leads to worse health outcomes for Latino and Latina patients.
This provides a factual basis and justification for the resolution's call for increased diversity and recognition.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention by a legislative body. Unlike a bill, a resolution does not become law, nor does it create or change existing laws.
Designation
The act of officially naming or recognizing something, such as a special day or week.
Health Disparities
Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Maternal Mortality
The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 18, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 18, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.