United StatesDesignates Academic Medicine Week and recognizes academic medicine's contributions
This symbolic resolution spotlights academic medicine’s role in research, training, and care, which can affect public awareness and future policy priorities.
What it does
Designates June 8–12, 2026, as "Academic Medicine Week" to recognize the role of academic medicine.
Formally recognizes and lists the contributions of academic medicine (research, education, patient care, community collaboration, and economic impact).
Highlights workforce concerns and federal support needs, including mentions of Medicare graduate medical education and HRSA Title VII and Title VIII programs.
Encourages public recognition of academic medicine and affirms congressional interest in supporting related federal programs.
Argument forRaises public awareness of academic medicine’s roles in research, education, and care, which can build public support for future policy and funding actions.
Argument againstThe resolution is symbolic and does not itself fund or mandate programs, so it may have limited practical effect on the workforce or care access problems it describes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 3Submitted in HouseLatest
- Jun 3Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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