Bills · HRES 362
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 362Health
Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".
INTRO APR 30· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because hepatitis B is a significant public health issue in the United States, with millions of people unknowingly infected, leading to serious conditions like liver cancer, cirrhosis, and liver failure. By creating a national awareness day, the resolution aims to shine a spotlight on this preventable disease and encourage widespread action.
If this resolution passes, it could lead to increased public awareness campaigns, more conversations between patients and doctors about hepatitis B testing and vaccination, and potentially higher vaccination rates among adults. If it doesn't pass, the push for greater awareness around adult hepatitis B vaccination may not receive the same level of official recognition, potentially hindering efforts to educate the public and healthcare providers about prevention and testing.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives officially expresses support for designating April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day."
This formal recognition aims to elevate the profile of adult hepatitis B vaccination as a public health priority.
PROVISION 02
The resolution recognizes the importance of all adults aged 18 and older getting tested for hepatitis B at least once, getting vaccinated if susceptible, and linking those diagnosed to care.
This highlights comprehensive strategies, from prevention to treatment, necessary to combat the disease.
PROVISION 03
The House encourages a commitment to increasing adult hepatitis B vaccination rates, maintaining childhood vaccination rates, and promoting awareness among providers and communities.
This provision outlines specific public health goals and actions to reduce new infections and related deaths.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 30
Submitted in House
APR 30
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 362
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025
House Res.HRES 362Health
Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".
INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
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