This resolution expresses support for designating June 14 through June 21, 2026, as "National Men's Health Week" and requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to observe it. The resolution highlights significant health disparities affecting men, including that men live on average more than five years less than women, have higher death rates from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and are less likely to seek preventive care. The measure notes that men often delay seeking medical attention and emphasizes the importance of early detection and screening for conditions like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and colorectal cancer. National Men's Health Week has been celebrated annually since 1994 and is already recognized by governors in all 50 states and mayors in over 350 cities. This is a symbolic resolution with no budget impact and no direct regulatory effect beyond encouraging public awareness and health promotion activities.
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