Bill · H.Res. 573· House(119-HRES-573)
Recognizing World Misophonia Awareness Day.
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 recognizes World Misophonia Awareness Day, which occurs annually on July 9. Misophonia is described as a sound sensitivity syndrome that causes strong emotional and physical reactions to specific sounds. The condition is associated with abnormal brain connectivity and can impact mental health, quality of life, and daily functioning. This resolution aims to increase awareness and understanding of misophonia as a legitimate mental disorder. Additionally, it supports further research into causes and treatment options. Finally, it encourages training for healthcare professionals and the development of accommodations for those suffering from the condition.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The resolution advocates for recognition and accommodations for a condition that affects daily functioning.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill supports increased awareness, training for professionals, and research for a mental health condition.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution explicitly supports further research into the causes and treatments of misophonia.
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: The resolution recognizes World Misophonia Awareness Day to increase understanding of the condition as a legitimate mental disorder that affects social and emotional well being (Resolution Section 1).
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Support for Research: The measure supports further research into the causes, prevalence, and treatment options, including neurological and genetic components (Resolution Section 2).
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Better Healthcare Treatment: The resolution supports efforts to provide training to healthcare workers and mental health professionals so they can recognize signs and provide timely, compassionate care (Resolution Section 3).
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Improved Living Conditions: It encourages the development of accommodations for people suffering from misophonia (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in 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+4Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Increases Research Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- 7/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina