IV 

118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1232 

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Hypertension 

Awareness Month’’. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MAY 16, 2024 

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 associated 

with hypertension account for about $131,000,000,000 


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per year, while individuals with hypertension are estimated to face nearly $2,000 higher annual health care 

expenditures compared to those without hypertension; 

Whereas hypertension disproportionately impacts certain populations, including but not limited to communities of 

color, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and 

those with limited access to health care services, leading 

to health disparities and inequities in the prevalence, 

management, and outcomes of high blood pressure; 

Whereas early detection, proper management, and access to 

medical treatments are critical to reducing the prevalence 

and impact of hypertension on individuals’ health and 

well-being; 

Whereas the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness 

about hypertension, promoting education about prevention and management, and encouraging individuals to 

monitor their blood pressure regularly; 

Whereas access to affordable and quality health care services, 

including medical treatments, is crucial for managing hypertension and improving health outcomes; and 

Whereas community initiatives, health care professionals, and 

advocacy organizations play a vital role in educating the 

public, providing resources, and advocating for policies 

that enhance hypertension awareness and access to medical care: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) expresses support for the designation of 

3 ‘‘Hypertension Awareness Month’’; 


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1 (2) acknowledges the importance of raising 

2 awareness about hypertension’s risks, prevention, 

3 and management strategies; 

4 (3) encourages health care providers, public 

5 health agencies, and community organizations to 

6 continue their efforts in educating and empowering 

7 individuals to monitor and manage their blood pres8 sure effectively; 

9 (4) emphasizes the significance of access to af10 fordable and comprehensive health care services, in11 cluding medical treatments, in addressing hyper12 tension and reducing its impact on individuals and 

13 communities; 

14 (5) supports initiatives that aim to improve 

15 health care access, affordability, and education re16 garding hypertension management and treatment 

17 options; and 

18 (6) expresses its appreciation to health care 

19 professionals, researchers, advocates, and organiza20 tions committed to reducing the burden of hyper21 tension and improving public health. 

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