Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
This resolution formally recognizes July 28, 2026, as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about the global impact of hepatitis B and C. It highlights the urgent need to address these viral infections, which cause significant liver disease and death worldwide and in the United States. The bill calls for increased public education, expanded access to vaccines and treatments, and stronger collaboration between federal and local health agencies to eliminate new infections.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Last action Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
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Nydia M. Velázquez
DDemocratic
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
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