Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 10 through 14, 2024.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1289, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a non-binding resolution recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and designating the week of June 10 through 14, 2024, as Academic Medicine Week. The resolution aims to highlight the role of academic medicine in advancing health care, medical education, and research. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No legislative text or detailed provisions are available for further analysis.
H.Res. 1289 is a symbolic resolution acknowledging academic medicine's contributions and establishing a dedicated week for recognition, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and carries no binding policy changes.
- The resolution recognizes the contributions of academic medicine to health care and medical research.
- It designates June 10-14, 2024, as Academic Medicine Week to promote awareness and appreciation.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance and is now failed or expired.
['Academic medical institutions', 'Medical educators and researchers', 'Health care professionals involved in academic medicine', 'Organizations promoting medical education and research']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable obligations.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', "The resolution's impact depends on voluntary recognition and observance by relevant stakeholders."]
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees health-related policy. It reflects congressional interest in highlighting academic medicine but did not receive further legislative action and expired without passage.
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["Increased public and institutional awareness of academic medicine's role could encourage support for medical education and research initiatives.", 'Academic institutions may use the designated week for outreach, recruitment, or fundraising activities.', 'Potential enhancement of collaboration among medical educators, researchers, and health care providers through increased visibility.']
As a non-binding resolution without legislative or funding authority, H.Res. 1289 primarily serves a symbolic purpose. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed bill text and the absence of subsequent legislative action, which limits the scope for oversight or impact assessment. Monitoring similar resolutions can help track congressional priorities related to health and education sectors.
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