HRES 416 · 119th Congress · Health

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hypertension Awareness Month".

Introduced 2025-05-15· Sponsored by Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2025-05-15)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 416 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 416 Expressing support for the goals and ideals of ``National Hypertension Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2025 Mrs. Beatty submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals and ideals of ``National Hypertension Awareness Month''. Whereas hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of all adults in the United States and is a leading risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases; Whereas hypertension often goes undetected and untreated, leading to severe health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure and contributing to nearly 500,000 deaths per year in the United States; Whereas only about 1 in 4 adults in the United States has their hypertension under control; Whereas health care costs in the United States a…

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