H.R.es119 - Declaring racism a public health crisis. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.119 declares racism a public health crisis in the United States. It supports resolutions drafted by cities and localities and commits to establishing a nationwide strategy to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors of society. The resolution also aims to dismantle systemic practices and policies that perpetuate racism and promote efforts to address the social determinants of health for all racial and ethnic minority groups.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would likely lead to increased attention and resources directed toward addressing racial disparities in health outcomes. It could influence policy decisions and funding allocations at the federal, state, and local levels. It may also lead to changes in how healthcare providers and other institutions address issues of race and equity.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of racial health disparities.
- Potential for targeted interventions to improve health outcomes for minority groups.
- Dismantling of discriminatory practices and policies.
- Promotion of social determinants of health.
- Alignment with the nation's moral purpose of equality and justice.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for political polarization and backlash.
- Risk of ineffective or misdirected interventions.
- Possible unintended consequences from dismantling existing systems.
- Concerns about government overreach.
- Difficulty in measuring the impact of the resolution.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and ensuring equal protection under the law, particularly the 14th Amendment. However, the specific actions taken to address the declared public health crisis would need to be carefully considered to ensure they do not infringe upon individual liberties or exceed the enumerated powers of the federal government as defined in Article I, Section 8.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).