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National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day Support

The Senate supports designating April 30th as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day to combat rising infection rates. The resolution encourages all adults to get tested for Hepatitis B at least once and promotes vaccination, which is highly effective in preventing liver cancer. This initiative aims to reduce the number of undiagnosed chronic infections, which affect up to 2.4 million Americans.
Key points
Encourages all adults (especially those aged 19-59) to get vaccinated against Hepatitis B, a vaccine that is 95% effective.
Stresses the importance of lifelong testing for Hepatitis B, as chronic infection is a leading cause of liver cancer.
Highlights that only 30% of US adults are currently vaccinated, despite the disease being highly infectious.
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Print number: 118_SRES_180
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, 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 118_SRES_180.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Encourages all adults (especially those aged 19-59) to get vaccinated against Hepatitis B, a vaccine that is 95% effective.
  • Stresses the importance of lifelong testing for Hepatitis B, as chronic infection is a leading cause of liver cancer.
  • Highlights that only 30% of US adults are currently vaccinated, despite the disease being highly infectious.
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 2025-12-26.

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