107th Congress

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Resolutions

S. Con. Res. 11 and H. Res. 115

Background

On February 14, 2001, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced S. Con. Res. 11, the Building Health Promotion and Disease Prevention into the National Agenda Resolution of 2001. On April 4, Representative Gene Green (D-TX) introduced H. Res. 115, the National Health Promotion Resolution of 2001, which is almost identical to S. Con. Res. 11.

Provisions of the Legislation/Impact on NIH

The Senate resolution expressed the Sense of Congress that the Federal Government should increase resources for enhancements of the science base in the area of health promotion and disease prevention. Both resolutions supported the integration of lifestyle improvement programs into national policy, health care, schools, workplaces, families, and communities in order to promote health and prevent disease.

Status and Outlook

S. Con. Res. 11 was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The resolution had 49 cosponsors. According to Senator Feinstein, 47 organizations, including the Wellness Council of America, the American Journal of Health Promotion, the American Preventative Medical Association, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the National Center for Health Education, the Partnership for Prevention, and the Society for Prevention Research have expressed support for the resolution.

H. Res.115 was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The resolution had 60 cosponsors.

Although both resolutions had significant bipartisan support, no further action occurred on this legislation during the 107th Congress.