THE BILL ITSELF

HR 8091

Vein Week

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1 House Resolution

2 A resolution designating the week of April 6-12, 2026,

3 as "Vein Week" in Florida.

5 WHEREAS, venous and lymphatic diseases, including venous

6 thromboembolism defined as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary

7 embolism, represent a serious and often under recognized public

8 health threat, and

9 WHEREAS, venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of

10 preventable illness and death and affects tens of thousands of

11 Floridians each year, and

12 WHEREAS, venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of

13 preventable hospital death, and

14 WHEREAS, early identification of risk factors, public

15 education, and appropriate clinical screening can significantly

16 reduce preventable complications and deaths related to blood

17 clots and other venous disorders, and

18 WHEREAS, Vein Week is an internationally recognized public

19 health awareness initiative held annually in April to promote

20 education and prevention related to venous and lymphatic disease

21 among both the public and health care professionals worldwide,

22 and

23 WHEREAS, the goals of Vein Week align with Florida's

24 ongoing efforts to improve patient safety, strengthen prevention

25 strategies, and promote public awareness of venous and

26 thrombotic conditions, and

27 WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, through the passage of

28 the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act in 2025, is leading all

29 states by requiring screening for venous thromboembolism risks,

30 and

31 WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has recognized venous

32 thromboembolism as a chronic disease, and

33 WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature created the first blood

34 clot registry in the United States to collect data for the

35 purpose of advancing health and new therapies NOW, THEREFORE,

37 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of

38 Florida:

40 That the week of April 6-12, 2026, is designated as "Vein

41 Week" in Florida to increase awareness of venous and lymphatic

42 disease and the importance of early detection and prevention.