Whereas the cost of and access to health care have been the two most serious issues in the health care system of the United States for 25 years;

Whereas the lack of attention devoted to public health has detrimental effects on the social and economic stability of the Nation;

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy in the United States has been declining since 2019;

Whereas increased maternal and infant mortality are among the causes of the declining life expectancy;

Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes April 7, 2025, as World Health Day, and its theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, which will start a yearlong campaign on maternal and newborn health;

Whereas women and families deserve high-quality health care that supports them physically and mentally before, during, and after birth;

Whereas health systems must evolve to manage the many health issues that impact maternal and newborn health;

Whereas health systems must also evolve to manage the many health issues that impact marginalized and historically disadvantaged communities;

Whereas the lack of access to high-quality health care most heavily affects children, seniors, and people of color, particularly in the poorest and most marginalized communities;

Whereas the underrepresentation of people of color in clinical trials exacerbates racial and ethnic disparities and limits access to potentially lifesaving treatments;

Whereas the labor of health care workers and caretakers must be recognized as a cornerstone of the health and well-being of our communities;

Whereas, according to the WHO, up to 38 percent of health care workers worldwide have experienced physical violence, and these critical workers must be protected as they administer lifesaving care;

Whereas health includes not only physical health but also mental health;

Whereas physical health and mental health are inextricably linked;

Whereas the lack of access to mental health services and the stigma associated with having mental health conditions discourage individuals with mental health conditions from seeking lifesaving help;

Whereas governments and societies should prioritize investing in the promotion, protection, and care of the health of individuals and their caregivers;

Whereas health and support services should have an emphasis on ensuring and providing affordable, high-quality access to health care that meets the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors; and

Whereas April 7, 2025, is an appropriate day to designate as World Health Day, as the day is recognized internationally and supported by the WHO: Now, therefore, be it