Reps. Shaffer, Accavitti, Ball, Bieda, Brandenburg, Brown, Clack, Condino, Dean, Green, Hammon, Hood, Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, Nitz, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Schuitmaker, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Booher, Cushingberry, Robert Jones, Leland, Marleau and Opsommer offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 307.

            A resolution to express support for bipartisan efforts to ensure access to health care and financial security for all Americans.

            Whereas, The opportunity to have access to health care and long-term financial security is a basic need that all Americans share, and it is the foundation for future generations; and

            Whereas, We believe all Americans should have peace of mind about their future long-term financial security; and

            Whereas, All Americans should have access to affordable health care, including prescription drugs, and these costs should not burden future generations; and

            Whereas, Wellness and prevention efforts, including changes in personal behavior such as diet and exercise, should be top national priorities; and

            Whereas, Americans should have choices when it comes to long-term care -- allowing them to maintain their independence at home or in their communities with expanded and affordable financing options; and

            Whereas, Our children and grandchildren should have an adequate quality of life when they retire. Social Security must be strengthened without burdening future generations; and

            Whereas, Workers should be provided with financial incentives to save, should have access to effective retirement plans, and should be able to keep working and contributing to society regardless of age; and

            Whereas, Americans of all ages should have access to tools to help manage their finances and save for the future and better, easy-to-understand information to help them increase their financial literacy and manage their money wisely; and

            Whereas, Individuals, businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, and government must work together to find solutions — personally, privately, and publicly; and

            Whereas, AARP, the Business Roundtable, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and the Service Employees International Union are committed to being champions for this new American Dream by launching Divided We Fail, an effort that engages millions of Americans to call their elected leaders to work together across party lines to provide answers, action, and accountability on these issues; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express support for bipartisan efforts to ensure access to health care and financial security for all Americans; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.