[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 833 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 833

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                          June 6, 2006.
Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly reduce their risk of 
        common diseases through preventive measures such as a healthy lifestyle 
        and frequent medical screenings;
Whereas significant disparities exist in the prevalence of disease among women 
        of different backgrounds, including women with disabilities, African 
        American women, Asian/Pacific Islander women, Latinas, and American 
        Indian/Alaska Native women;
Whereas since healthy habits should begin at a young age, and preventive care 
        saves Federal dollars designated to health care, it is important to 
        raise awareness among women and girls of key female health issues;
Whereas National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day annually and 
        celebrates the efforts of national and community organizations working 
        with partners and volunteers to improve awareness of key women's health 
        issues; and
Whereas in 2006, the week of May 14 through May 20, is dedicated as the National 
        Women's Health Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that commonly 
        affect women;
            (2) calls on the people of the United States to use National Women's 
        Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face 
        women;
            (3) calls on the women of the United States to observe National 
        Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings from their 
        health care providers; and
            (4) recognizes the importance of programs that provide research and 
        collect data on common diseases in women.



            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.