That the House of Representatives—
supports the designation of “National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day”;
recognizes the importance of providing support and encouragement—
for all adults aged 18 and older to be tested for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime in accordance with recommendations;
for individuals susceptible to infection to be vaccinated against hepatitis B; and
for individuals diagnosed with hepatitis B to be linked to appropriate care; and
in order to reduce the number of new hepatitis B infections and hepatitis B-related deaths, encourages a commitment to—
increasing adult hepatitis B vaccination rates;
maintaining childhood hepatitis B vaccination rates; and
promoting provider and community awareness of adult hepatitis B vaccination.