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Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day

The U.S. Senate supports designating April 30th as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day. This aims to increase public awareness about the risks of hepatitis B and encourage adults to get vaccinated, which can prevent severe liver diseases and cancers.
Key points
Designating April 30th as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day aims to raise public awareness.
It encourages testing for hepatitis B, vaccination for susceptible individuals, and linking diagnosed individuals to care.
Increasing adult vaccination rates and maintaining childhood vaccination rates are encouraged to reduce new infections and deaths from hepatitis B.
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Print number: 117_SRES_602
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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_SRES_602.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating April 30th as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day aims to raise public awareness.
  • It encourages testing for hepatitis B, vaccination for susceptible individuals, and linking diagnosed individuals to care.
  • Increasing adult vaccination rates and maintaining childhood vaccination rates are encouraged to reduce new infections and deaths from hepatitis B.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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