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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, this week co-introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize National Public Health Week 2020. Congressmembers Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA40), Jim McGovern (D-MA02), Mike Simpson (R-ID02) co-led this legislation. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) is introducing the Senate companion resolution.

Since 1995, the U.S. has observed National Public Health Week. The theme of this year’s National Public Health Week is “NPHW @ 25: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” and the week recognizes public health’s contributions to improving the health of the American people and achieving health equity. The week is observed by the Congressional Public Health Caucus and other members of Congress supportive of public health, as well as the American Public Health Association (APHA) and other public health organizations and professionals.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has focused significant attention on the critical role of our nation’s public health officials who have served and sacrificed on the front lines in the fight against the Coronavirus,” said Rep. Wittman. “Now more than ever, it is important to highlight the dedication of public health professionals to reduce diseases and support healthy communities. As a former public health official with over 20 years of experience serving the people of Virginia, I want to say thank you to all public health officials throughout the Commonwealth and the United States.”

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the 1st District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, where he serves as the ranking member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee.