Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1090
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-04T16:34:50Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution expresses support for designating February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month." It highlights the prevalence of vision impairment, its economic and personal costs, and the benefits of prevention, early detection, and research.
Key Provisions
- Presents statistics from organizations such as the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevent Blindness, and others on global and U.S. vision loss rates, costs, and risk factors including diabetes and aging.
- Recognizes that most vision loss is preventable or treatable and notes gaps in children's vision programs and research funding.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives:
- Supports raising awareness about low vision and vision impairment.
- Recognizes effects on independence, quality of life, workforce participation, and health care costs.
- Supports access to information on eye disease risks and vision care services for adults and older Americans.
- Promotes information for parents and caregivers on children's vision needs for development and learning.
- Affirms commitment to encourage the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide disease information, conduct surveillance through the Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System, support research, and convene stakeholders for evidence-based tools.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This non-binding resolution introduces no changes to existing law or statutes.
Potential Impacts
- May increase public and provider awareness of vision health issues.
- Could encourage greater focus by the Department of Health and Human Services on surveillance, research, and information dissemination.
- Potentially benefits citizens by promoting earlier detection and access to care, while placing modest emphasis on government programs such as Medicaid and CHIP.
- No direct effects on international relations are addressed.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Individuals with low vision, blindness, or related conditions, including children and older adults.
- Parents, caregivers, and families.
- Eye care providers, researchers, and community health centers.
- Federal agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution is symbolic and carries no legal force or enforcement mechanisms. It raises no constitutional issues and focuses on public health awareness without altering rights or obligations.
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Sponsor
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-02-26: Submitted in House
- 2026-02-26: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month". — issued 2026-02-26 — PDF (8 pages)