Bill · H.Res. 484· House(119-HRES-484)
Expressing support for the recognition of "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week." The bill notes that Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 3,300,000 people in the United States. It highlights that the disease causes painful nodules, scarring, and significant psychological distress. The resolution aims to increase public awareness and foster understanding of the condition. Furthermore, it seeks to promote better diagnosis, treatment development, and access to care.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution targets a chronic condition that can cause significant physical and psychological disability.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill promotes expanded access to existing therapies and better diagnosis for HS patients.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution supports biomedical research to better understand HS pathogenesis and treatment efficacy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: Designating the first week of June as "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week" aims to increase public awareness and foster understanding (Resolution, Section 1; Section 2A).
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Improved Diagnosis: The resolution recognizes the importance of promoting timely and accurate diagnosis through improved screening and culturally competent care (Resolution, Section 2B).
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Medical Advancement: There is a focus on supporting biomedical research to understand the disease, treatment efficacy, and long-term outcomes (Resolution, Section 2C).
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Better Treatment Access: The resolution aims to accelerate the development of effective treatments and expand access to existing therapies (Resolution, Section 2D).
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Enhanced Quality of Life: The resolution seeks to advance policies that address disparities in access to care and improve the quality of life for individuals living with HS and their caregivers (Resolution, Section 2E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3Improves Mental Health Access+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California