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 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