Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1516
Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".
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Introduced 2026-09-08Topic: public health · immigration · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day." It recognizes the importance of giving more attention and resources to HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis in African immigrant and refugee communities in the United States. It also encourages a commitment to reducing new infections and deaths from these diseases through screening, vaccination, and linking people to treatment and care. The resolution does not create a law or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-09-08 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-09-08 | Submitted in House | introduce |