H. Res. 175 (Introduced in House) — Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of this generation and supporting the recognition of February 2023 as “American Heart Month”.

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the designation of “American Heart Month”;

(2)

supports the goals and ideals of American Heart Month;

(3)

recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to fighting cardiovascular disease by—

(A)

promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of cardiovascular disease;

(B)

supporting research on cardiovascular disease; and

(C)

improving access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability and mortality;

(4)

recognizes and supports efforts to address the long-term implications of the COVID–19 pandemic, including its influence on cardiovascular health and mortality rates;

(5)

commends the efforts of States, territories, and possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and other entities, and the people of the United States who support American Heart Month; and

(6)

encourages every individual in the United States to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.

Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of this generation and supporting the recognition of February 2023 as “American Heart Month”.

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