Bill · H.Res. 1613· House(119-HRES-1613)
Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 10/5/2026
- Last activity
- 10/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 recognizing October 5th as National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day. Peroxisomal disorders are progressive genetic disorders that impact multiple organ systems and currently have very few treatments and no cure. These conditions cause serious health complications, strain healthcare resources, and create severe financial and emotional burdens for patients and their families. The resolution highlights that spreading awareness is crucial to reducing barriers to healthcare access, such as complicated systems, difficult diagnosis processes, and a lack of knowledgeable providers. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support the awareness day and expresses concern for the severe strain placed on American families impacted by these disorders.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognizing October 5th as National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day helps foster understanding of the impact these progressive genetic disorders have on patients and their families, as explicitly stated in the first preamble paragraph.
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Spreading awareness is crucial to reducing barriers to healthcare access, which includes addressing complicated systems, a limited supply of knowledgeable healthcare providers, arduous diagnosis processes, and limited resources for new therapies, as noted in the final preamble paragraph.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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- 10/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.