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119-hres-630119th Congress

Recognizing July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Sponsored By: Representative Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Introduced

Summary

This resolution would designate July 28, 2025 as World Hepatitis Day and push to _expand awareness and access to prevention and treatment for hepatitis B and C_. It highlights heavy global and U.S. burdens and urges coordinated public health action.

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  • People with hepatitis B or C: Would push broader access to hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C antiviral treatment, aiming to reach about 5.9 million Americans and increase care for the less than one-third of people with hepatitis C who currently receive treatment.
  • People who inject drugs: Would emphasize prevention for people who inject drugs, who account for more than 70 percent of new hepatitis C infections and 36 percent of new hepatitis B infections, and support interventions such as access to sterile injection equipment.
  • Racial and key populations: Would call attention to disparities affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and gay and bisexual men and encourage targeted outreach and services.
  • Public health agencies: Would urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to partner with state and local health departments to develop strategies to increase adult hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C treatment toward eliminating new infections in the United States.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 8/1/2025

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