Overview: HRES 495, a House resolution, was submitted on June 10, 2025. It supports the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week".
Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of men's health and encourage men to take proactive steps to improve their overall well-being.
Key Provisions:
- Expresses the House's support for the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week".
- Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities to promote men's health and wellness.
- Calls on the President to issue a proclamation recognizing "National Men's Health Week" and urging the people of the United States to participate in relevant programs and activities.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Men and their families, who would be the primary beneficiaries of increased awareness and focus on men's health issues.
- Healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers who could use the designated week to promote men's health initiatives and programs.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been submitted in the House and is currently awaiting further action. If passed, it would express the House's support for the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week" and encourage the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the week.