HRES277Referred to Committee

Supporting the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-31
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Richard McCormick
Richard McCormick
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 95.5% (551 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-03-31

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would officially recognize May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of myositis, a group of rare inflammatory muscle diseases that affect thousands of Americans. This designation would encourage healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and media outlets to educate the public about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for these conditions. The recognition aims to help patients with myositis and their families by raising awareness about diseases that are often misdiagnosed or overlooked.

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