Bill · H.Res. 362· House(119-HRES-362)
Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 4/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Henry Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 362 is a resolution to designate April 30, 2025, as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the risks of hepatitis B, noting it is a common cause of liver cancer and affects up to 2.4 million people in the United States. It expresses support for increasing adult vaccination rates and maintaining childhood vaccinations. Additionally, it encourages testing for all adults aged 18 and older at least once in their lifetime. The goal is to reduce new infections and hepatitis B-related deaths.
Yes· 3 of 20
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Promotes testing and vaccination for adults aged 18 and older.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+5
Promotes testing and vaccination for adults aged 18 and older.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Encourages vaccination for adults 60 and older with risk factors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Vaccination Awareness: By designating a national awareness day and promoting provider and community awareness, the resolution aims to increase adult hepatitis B vaccination rates (Section 3(A) and 3(C)).
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Early Detection: The resolution recognizes the importance of encouraging all adults aged 18 and older to be tested for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime (Section 2(A)).
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Access to Treatment: The resolution supports linking individuals diagnosed with hepatitis B to appropriate medical care (Section 2(C)).
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Preventative Health: By supporting vaccination for those susceptible to infection, the resolution seeks to reduce the incidence of cirrhosis and liver cancer (Section 2(B) and "Whereas" clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals explicitly listed in the provided text of the resolution.
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 Asian Americans+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Immigrants+4Good For L G B T Q Community+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Retirees+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 4/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia