III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 120 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 20, 2009 Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and for other purposes.

Whereas women of all backgrounds should be encouraged to greatly reduce their risk of common diseases through preventative measures, such as engaging in regular physical activity, eating a nutritious diet, and visiting a healthcare provider to receive regular check-ups and preventative 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/Alaskan Native women; Whereas healthy habits should begin at a young age; Whereas preventative care saves Federal dollars designated for health care; Whereas it is imperative to educate women and girls about key female health issues; Whereas it is recognized that offices of women’s health within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provide services that support women’s health research, education, and other services that benefit women of all ages, races, and ethnicities; Whereas the annual National Women’s Health Week begins on Mother’s Day 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 2009, the week of May 10 through May 16 is designated National Women’s Health Week: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1)recognizes the importance of preventing diseases that commonly affect women; (2)supports the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week; (3)calls on the people of the United States to use National Women’s Health Week as an opportunity to learn about the health issues women face; (4)calls on the women of the United States to observe National Women’s Check-Up Day by receiving preventative screenings from their health care providers; and (5)recognizes the importance of Federal, State, and private programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women.

Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2009. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.