# 119-hres-416: Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hypertension Awareness Month".

119-hres-416, Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hypertension Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-09-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-416
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hypertension Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-25

## Summary

**This resolution would designate May as Hypertension Awareness Month and urges action to** **raise awareness and improve management of high blood pressure**. It highlights prevention, regular monitoring, and better access to affordable care as ways to reduce harms from hypertension. - Families and patients: Encourages education and self-monitoring to catch and control high blood pressure early. Nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension and only about 1 in 4 have it under control. - Health care providers and public health agencies: Calls on them to expand outreach, screening, and treatment programs and to promote new therapies and technologies for blood pressure control. - Disadvantaged communities: Notes higher burdens on communities of color and low-income groups and supports initiatives to improve access to affordable, quality care and reduce disparities. - Researchers and advocates: Expresses appreciation and support for professionals and organizations working to reduce hypertension and improve cardiovascular outcomes.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3224: International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-416 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/416)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3224: International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3224)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-416 (as of 2026-09-25).