House Joint Resolution 908, sponsored by Harris, designates March 4, 2026, as HPV Awareness Day in Tennessee. The resolution highlights the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S., noting that nearly everyone will contract the virus at some point in their lives, which can lead to various cancers, particularly oropharyngeal and cervical cancers. Tennessee has higher incidence rates of these HPV-associated cancers compared to national averages. The resolution emphasizes the importance of HPV vaccination, which has been recommended since 2006 and is effective in preventing 90% of HPV-related cancers. It calls for increased awareness and vaccination efforts, particularly among individuals aged nine to twenty-six.

The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of the HPV Cancer Prevention Program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which aims to enhance HPV vaccination rates and reduce cancer cases in Tennessee and the Southeastern U.S. The program has established the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast, bringing together medical and public health professionals to address the challenges of low vaccination coverage. Additionally, the resolution supports the international HPV Awareness Day campaign, "Ask about HPV," which seeks to improve public understanding of HPV and the significance of prevention, screening, and treatment of related diseases.