Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
Sponsored By: Representative Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced
Summary
Raise awareness and expand access to hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C treatment. This resolution would designate July 28, 2026 as World Hepatitis Day and endorse broader vaccination, screening, and curative treatment efforts. It would call for a robust public health response to protect about 5.9 million people in the United States living with chronic hepatitis and urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to partner with state and local health departments to raise adult hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C treatment rates toward elimination goals.
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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 7/23/2026
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