Dingell Leads Resolution Honoring 250th Anniversary of America, Reaffirming Importance of Public Health and Healthcare Access

Ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a new resolution honoring the historic milestone for our republic, as well as reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.

"America's 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect not only on where we've been, but where we're going. Building a stronger future means investing in prevention, protecting public health, and ensuring every American has access to the care they need. That's how we'll leave the next 250 years even stronger than the last," said Congresswoman Dingell.

"The next 250 years won't be defined by what we inherited, but by what we chose to protect-our health, our environment, and each other," said Bill Couzens, founder of Next Generation Choices Foundation.

The resolution can be found HERE and text is below:

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

Resolved, That-

(1) the House of Representatives-

(A) recognizes America's 250th Anniversary as an opportunity to renew the Nation's 5 commitment to health and prevention;

(B) affirms that prevention and access to healthcare contribute to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Nation;

(C) encourages efforts to improve access to preventive healthcare, screenings, health education, clean air, clean water, and healthy communities; and

(D) calls upon all Americans to work together to build a healthier Nation for the next 250 years; and

(2) it is the sense of Congress that one of the greatest gifts we can leave future generations is a healthier America.