Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States and reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.

Whereas the United States celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026;
Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Whereas a healthy Nation is essential to preserving those ideals for future generations;
Whereas General George Washington recognized the importance of disease prevention when he ordered the inoculation of the Continental Army against smallpox; and
Whereas prevention, early detection, and access to healthcare save lives and strengthen communities: Now, therefore, be it
That—
the House of Representatives—
recognizes America’s 250th Anniversary as an opportunity to renew the Nation’s commitment to health and prevention;
affirms that prevention and access to healthcare contribute to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Nation;
encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, health education, clean air, clean water, and healthy communities; and
calls upon all Americans to work together to build a healthier Nation for the next 250 years; and
it is the sense of Congress that one of the greatest gifts we can leave future generations is a healthier America.