Bill · H.Res. 1631· House(119-HRES-1631)
Expressing support for the designation of the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 10/19/2026
- Last activity
- 10/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Cosponsors
- None
- Topic
- Health
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week". Hunter syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting mostly males that causes harmful sugar accumulation and progressive organ damage. Symptoms typically appear in early childhood and include developmental delays, physical impairments, and a shortened lifespan. Because early diagnosis and intervention are critical, increased awareness can lead to earlier diagnoses, better treatments, and expanded research. The House of Representatives supports this designation to encourage education, research, and treatment development. Additionally, the resolution urges continued congressional support for funding rare disease research to help the Hunter syndrome community.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports individuals and families affected by Hunter syndrome, a genetic disorder causing physical impairments and developmental delays.
Does this put more money into medical research?+4
The resolution urges continued congressional support for funding rare disease research.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The resolution encourages federal agencies and research institutions to expand research and development for Hunter syndrome treatments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Awareness and Research: Under resolved paragraph (1) and paragraph (2), the House of Representatives supports designating "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week" and encourages Federal agencies, research institutions, and advocacy organizations to expand education, research, and treatment development for Hunter syndrome. This is positive because increased awareness can lead to earlier diagnoses, better treatment options, and expanded research efforts toward potential therapies and a cure.
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Continued Funding: Under resolved paragraph (3), the resolution urges continued congressional support for funding rare disease research and initiatives that directly benefit individuals and families in the Hunter syndrome community. This is positive because affected families face extraordinary emotional, financial, and medical challenges and deserve greater support, understanding, and advocacy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution supports individuals and families affected by Hunter syndrome, a genetic disorder causing physical impairments and developmental delays.Would children be better off under this? — Hunter syndrome symptoms typically appear in early childhood, and increased research and awareness directly benefit affected children.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution urges continued congressional support for funding rare disease research.Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages expanded efforts in research, education, and treatments that can improve health outcomes for those with Hunter syndrome.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution encourages federal agencies and research institutions to expand research and development for Hunter syndrome treatments.
- 10/19/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.