Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1090
Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
Vision Health: Awareness Month for Vision Impairment
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This resolution supports naming February 2026 as a special month to focus on vision health. It aims to help Americans understand how to prevent blindness and support those living with vision loss.
- The proposal highlights that vision problems cost the U.S. nearly $206 billion a year in medical bills and lost work. It notes that 90% of vision loss is actually preventable or treatable if caught in time through regular eye exams.
- Congress wants to encourage the government to share more information about eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts. It also pushes for more research into new technologies and better vision screening for children before they start school.
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Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2026
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
Bill NumberHRES 1090
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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