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Support for National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day

This House of Representatives resolution supports designating April 30, 2022, as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day. The aim is to raise awareness about hepatitis B, encourage testing and vaccination, and promote access to care for infected individuals. These efforts are intended to protect public health and reduce liver cancer cases.
Key points
Designating a special day aims to increase awareness about hepatitis B and its risks.
All adults are encouraged to get tested for hepatitis B and vaccinated, especially those aged 19-59 and older adults with risk factors.
The importance of vaccination in preventing severe liver diseases like cancer and cirrhosis, often resulting from untreated hepatitis B, is highlighted.
Efforts are supported to maintain high childhood vaccination rates and increase adult vaccination rates to reduce new infections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1072
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2022, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1072.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating a special day aims to increase awareness about hepatitis B and its risks.
  • All adults are encouraged to get tested for hepatitis B and vaccinated, especially those aged 19-59 and older adults with risk factors.
  • The importance of vaccination in preventing severe liver diseases like cancer and cirrhosis, often resulting from untreated hepatitis B, is highlighted.
  • Efforts are supported to maintain high childhood vaccination rates and increase adult vaccination rates to reduce new infections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

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