On November 13, the House approved, by voice vote, H. Res. 760, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “Children’s Health Month.”
The measure contained the following findings:
Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) said, “The overarching goal of designating October each year as ‘Children’s Health Month’ is to draw attention to the need to provide access to health care, insur[e] preventative care, seek cures for diseases and chronic conditions, and promote healthy living habits for all of America’s children. There has been much discussion recently both on the floor and in the media about children’s health care. The objective, obviously, to cover the health needs of children is of paramount concern, particularly with low-income children. ‘Children’s Health Month’ should remind us of that important message.”