IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 331 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health Week, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 17, 2008 
Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, 
Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. FARR, Ms. HOOLEY, 
Ms. KILPATRICK, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. 
MATSUI, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. NORTON, Ms. PRYCE of 
Ohio, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SNYDER, and Ms. SUTTON) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women’s Health 
Week, and for other purposes. 
Whereas women of all backgrounds have the power to greatly 
reduce their risk of common diseases through preventa-
tive measures, such as engaging in regular physical activ-
ity, eating a nutritious diet, and visiting a healthcare pro-
vider to receive regular check-ups and preventative 
screenings; 
Whereas significant disparities exist in the prevalence of dis-
ease among women of different backgrounds, including 
women with disabilities, African-American women, Asian/ 
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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 Serv-
ices Administration, the National Institutes of Health, 
and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are 
vital in providing critical services that support women’s 
health research, education, and other necessary 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 2008, the week of May 11 through May 17 is 
designated National Women’s Health Week: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the importance of preventing dis-
eases that commonly affect women; 
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(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 oppor-
tunity 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 receiv-
ing preventative screenings from their health care 
providers; and 
(5) recognizes the importance of federally fund-
ed programs that provide research and collect data 
on common diseases in women. 
Æ 
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