H.Res. 1458 is a resolution that recognizes July 28, 2026, as 'World Hepatitis Day'. This designation aims to raise awareness about hepatitis, its impact on public health, and the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Media outlets have praised H.Res. 1458 for its focus on public health awareness, highlighting the importance of recognizing World Hepatitis Day to educate the public about hepatitis and promote efforts to combat the disease globally.
Some critics argue that while recognizing a day for hepatitis awareness is important, it does not address the need for more substantial legislative action or funding for hepatitis prevention and treatment programs.
The bill H.Res. 1458, which recognizes July 28, 2026, as 'World Hepatitis Day', does not present any direct conflicts of interest based on the sponsor Nydia Velázquez's top donor industries. The analysis shows no overlaps between the subject matter of the bill and the industries of her top donors. The lobbying activity in the policy area related to hepatitis does involve various companies, such as Cormedix Inc. with $220,000, but these do not appear to have direct financial ties to the sponsor's campaign contributions. This indicates that there is a low risk of conflict of interest regarding this particular resolution.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORMEDIX INC. | CORMEDIX INC. | $220,000 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $180,000 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | $70,000 |
| TERRANOVA INC | FRONTERA GROUP | $30,000 |
| POSEIDON AEROSPACE | FRONTERA GROUP | $30,000 |
| OBSIDIA SEMICONDUCTORS | FRONTERA GROUP | $20,000 |
| SAALEX CORPORATION | FRONTERA GROUP | $20,000 |
| HERTHA METALS | FRONTERA GROUP | $15,000 |
| MN8 ENERGY LLC | MN8 ENERGY LLC | $15,000 |
| RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY | MCINTYRE & LEMON, PLLC | $10,000 |
| VERMONT CAPTIVE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION | MCINTYRE & LEMON, PLLC | $8,000 |
| AMERICAN TRAILER MANUFACTURERS COALITION | WILEY REIN LLP | undisclosed |
| UNCAC COALITION | UNCAC COALITION | undisclosed |
| CFA INSTITUTE | CFA INSTITUTE | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nydia Velázquez, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
