H.Res. 1355

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1355 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1355

Supporting the designation of the week of June 14 through June 21, 
2026, as ``National Men's Health Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 10, 2026

Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Menendez, Mr. 
Dunn of Florida, and Mr. Lieu) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of the week of June 14 through June 21, 
2026, as ``National Men's Health Week''.

Whereas, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to 
live an average of more than 5 years less than women, and American 
Indian/Alaska Native and African-American men have the lowest life 
expectancy;
Whereas heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and unintentional injuries, according 
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead to death in men 
at a higher percentage than women;
Whereas African-American and Hispanic men have a higher prevalence of chronic 
diseases such as diabetes and obesity, compared to non-Hispanic White 
men, and are less likely to seek care from a health professional;
Whereas suicide is among the top 10 causes of death for men, and ranks as the 
second highest cause of death for men in 2 age groups, from ages 1 
through 19 and ages 20 through 44;
Whereas men on average experience a heart attack 7 years earlier than women;
Whereas testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in men between the 
ages of 15 and 34, and when detected early, has a 95-percent survival 
rate;
Whereas, according to the American Cancer Society, the number of colorectal 
cancer cases among men is expected to be over 84,160 in 2026, and over 
30,110 men are expected to die from it;
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 out of 
every 100 American men will develop prostate cancer during their 
lifetime;
Whereas, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 333,830 men will 
be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2026, and an estimated 36,320 of 
them will die from the disease;
Whereas African-American men in the United States have the highest incidence of 
prostate cancer;
Whereas African-American men are 1.76 times more likely to be diagnosed with, 
and 2.2 times more likely to die from, prostate cancer than White men;
Whereas significant numbers of predominantly male-related health problems, such 
as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, infertility, and colon cancer, 
could be detected and treated in the early stages if men were more 
widely aware of the many early detection and screening tools and 
preventive measures currently available;
Whereas educating both the public and health care providers about the importance 
of early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates 
of mortality for these diseases;
Whereas appropriate use of tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) exams 
and blood pressure and cholesterol screens, in conjunction with clinical 
examination and self-testing for problems such as testicular cancer, can 
result in the detection of many of these problems in their early stages 
and increases in the survival rates to nearly 100 percent;
Whereas, according to the 2019 Cleveland Clinic MENtion It Survey, two-thirds 
(65 percent) of men tend to wait as long as possible to see their doctor 
if they have any health symptoms or an injury, and among men surveyed, 
men ages 35 to 54 are more likely to agree they tend to tough it out as 
long as possible before going to the doctor (72 percent), compared to 
men 55 and up (59 percent);
Whereas women are twice as likely as men to visit the doctor for annual 
examinations and preventive services;
Whereas men are less likely than women to visit their health center or physician 
for regular screening examinations of male-related problems for a 
variety of reasons, including fear of learning or confirming health 
status or condition, embarrassment, lack of health insurance, lack of 
information, and high out-of-pockets costs;
Whereas ``National Men's Health Week'' was established by Congress and first 
celebrated in 1994 and urges men and their families to engage in 
appropriate health behaviors, and the resulting increased awareness has 
improved health-related education and helped prevent illness;
Whereas the Governors of all 50 States have issued proclamations annually 
declaring Men's Health Week in their States, as have mayors of over 350 
cities;
Whereas, since 1994, ``National Men's Health Week'' has been celebrated each 
June by hundreds of States, cities, localities, public health 
departments, health care entities, churches, and community organizations 
throughout the Nation that promote health awareness events focused on 
men and families;
Whereas the ``National Men's Health Week'' website has been established at 
www.menshealthmonth.org and features proclamations from Governors and 
mayors, and ``National Men's Health Week'' events;
Whereas men who are educated about the value that preventive health care can 
play in prolonging their lifespan and their role as productive family 
members will be more likely to participate in health screenings;
Whereas men and their families are encouraged to increase their awareness of the 
importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical 
checkups; and
Whereas June 14 through June 21, 2026, is ``National Men's Health Week'', which 
has the purpose of heightening the awareness of preventable health 
problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among 
men and boys: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the annual ``National Men's Health Week''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States and interested 
groups to observe ``National Men's Health Week'' with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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