Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".

This resolution would have the House of Representatives recognize July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day." It states House support for broad access to hepatitis B and hepatitis C vaccination and treatment, and for raising awareness of undiagnosed chronic infections. It calls for a government and public health response to protect about 5.9 million people in the United States living with these infections. It also urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to work with state and local health departments on strategies to raise adult hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C treatment rates.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Nydia M. Velázquez Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors