Bill · H.Res. 1458· House(119-HRES-1458)
Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day." It addresses the urgent global and domestic problems caused by hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The resolution highlights that millions of people in the United States are living with these chronic infections. It seeks to raise awareness about the risks and consequences of undiagnosed infections. Additionally, the resolution supports broader access to vaccinations and treatments. Finally, it calls for a robust public health response to protect those affected in the United States.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution supports broad access to hepatitis B and C vaccinations and treatments.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution aims to increase awareness and treatment for a group identified as having higher rates of infection.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution addresses the heavy burden of hepatitis B-related deaths carried by Asian Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Access to Medical Care: The resolution supports broad access to hepatitis B and hepatitis C vaccination and treatments (Resolution Section 2).
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Increased Awareness: The resolution supports raising awareness regarding the risks and consequences of undochiagnosed chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections (Resolution Section 3).
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Public Health Protection: There is a call for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of approximately 5,900,000 people in the United States (Resolution Section 4).
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Targeted Health Strategies: The resolution urges the CDC to partner with State and local health departments to create strategies aimed at increasing hepatitis B adult vaccination and hepatitis C treatment rates (Resolution Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- 7/23/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia