HRES 1516 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".

This House resolution expresses support for designating September 9 as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day. It highlights that this specific community faces significantly higher rates of HIV and chronic hepatitis B compared to the general U.S. population, often due to barriers such as language differences, stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. The bill encourages increased attention and resources for screening, vaccination, and treatment within these communities to reduce new infections and related deaths.
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Introduced Sep 8, 2026 Last action Sep 8, 2026
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