Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 1090

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Marc Veasey

D - TX

Cosponsors

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Summary

This resolution seeks to designate February 2026 as 'Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month' to bring attention to the millions of Americans living with vision loss. The measure aims to increase public understanding of vision impairment conditions and highlight the challenges faced by those with low vision in their daily lives. It's a symbolic gesture to encourage education and advocacy around vision health issues.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".

This resolution seeks to designate February 2026 as 'Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month' to bring attention to the millions of Americans living with vision loss. The measure aims to increase public understanding of vision impairment conditions an

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This resolution seeks to designate February 2026 as 'Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month' to bring attention to the millions of Americans living with vision loss. The measure aims to increase public understanding of vision impairment conditions and highlight the challenges faced by those with low vision in their daily lives. It's a symbolic gesture to encourage education and advocacy around vision health issues.

Bill Number: 1090
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".
Bill Number: 1090
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This resolution seeks to designate February 2026 as 'Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month' to bring attention to the millions of Americans living with vision loss. The measure aims to increase public understanding of vision impairment conditions and highlight the challenges faced by thos

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution seeks to designate February 2026 as 'Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month' to bring attention to the millions of Americans living with vision loss. The measure aims to increase public understanding of vision impairment conditions and highlight the challenges faced by those with low vision in their daily lives. It's a symbolic gesture to encourage education and advocacy around vision health issues.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes February 2026 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about low vision and vision impairment affecting millions of Americans
Draws attention to the daily challenges faced by people with vision loss, from reading and driving to recognizing faces and maintaining independence
Encourages public education about preventable vision loss and the importance of regular eye health screenings
Highlights the need for resources, assistive technologies, and support services that help vision-impaired individuals maintain quality of life

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily benefit the estimated 4.2 million Americans living with low vision or blindness by increasing public awareness and reducing stigma around vision impairment. While it doesn't create new programs or funding, the designation could encourage community organizations, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to organize educational events and outreach activities. The heightened awareness may lead to better understanding of accessibility needs and potentially inspire future legislation addressing vision health services and resources.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1090, 119th Congress (2026). "Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Low Vision and Vision Impairment Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1090

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