Bill · H.Res. 1223· House(119-HRES-1223)
Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Pocan
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month and April 29th as Undiagnosed Day. The measure highlights the struggles of approximately 25,000,000 Americans living with rare and undiagnosed diseases. It acknowledges the work of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) in providing diagnostic capabilities through clinical sites and genomic sequencing. The resolution also recognizes the role of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation in supporting families. Ultimately, the House of Representatives expresses support for the ideals and goals of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution supports the Undiagnosed Diseases Network which aims to expand access to diagnostic tools and clinical research for those with rare diseases.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The resolution supports efforts to improve diagnostic precision and care for those living with undiagnosed medical conditions.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+4
The resolution advocates for better diagnostic capabilities and support for the millions of Americans living with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased diagnostic precision: The collaborative work of the UDN, NIH, and UDNF offers opportunities for access to diagnostic tools and greater diagnostic precision so patients and treatments can be identified (Preamble).
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Enhanced diagnostic capabilities: The UDN is implementing the use of artificial intelligence to further enhance diagnostic capabilities (Preamble).
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Expanded research access: The NIH has a strategic plan objective to increase the capacity of the UDN to evaluate people with undiagnosed diseases and expand access to individuals who do not typically participate in NIH clinical research by 2027 (Preamble).
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Community and support: The Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation works to foster community, support, innovation, and action for families navigating the uncertainty of rare and undiagnosed diseases (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia