Bill · H.Res. 630· House(119-HRES-630)
Recognizing July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day".
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 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
This resolution recognizes July 28, 2025, as World Hepatitis Day. It highlights the global and domestic health problems caused by hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The text outlines the impact of these viruses, including infection rates, deaths, and affected populations. It notes that hepatitis B is preventable with a vaccine and hepatitis C is curable through antiviral treatment. Finally, the resolution expresses support for broad access to treatments, public awareness, and a robust governmental response to eliminate new infections.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution targets hepatitis B, which disproportionately affects Asian Americans.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Improved access to vaccination and treatment can reduce the heavy health and financial burdens of chronic hepatitis.
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 Care: The resolution states that the House of Representatives supports broad access to hepatitis B and hepatitis C vaccination and treatments, which can help people get the medical care they need. This is found in the resolved section under paragraph (2).
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Public Awareness: The text supports raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections, helping inform patients about new treatments. This is found in the resolved section under paragraph (3) and the goals section under paragraph (3).
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Public Health Response: The measure calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the approximately 5,900,000 people in the United States infected with hepatitis B or C. This is found in the resolved section under paragraph (4).
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Infection Elimination Strategies: The resolution urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to partner with State and local health departments to develop strategies to increase adult vaccination and hepatitis C treatment to eliminate new infections. This is found in the resolved section under paragraph (5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 8/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia