Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign; 70th anniversary; recognize

HR 554 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1954 nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which eradicated polio in the U.S. It honors the scientists, medical workers, and communities - including Georgians - who contributed to this public health milestone. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals; it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the campaign’s role in ending a disease that caused paralysis and death. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, and directs the Clerk to distribute copies publicly.