House Simple Resolution 1038
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Recognizing July 28, 2018, as "World Hepatitis Day".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1038
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizes World Hepatitis Day.
Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections.
Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of people in the United States.
July 26, 2018
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:51 PM