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Young Kim (R-CA)

Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day".

H.Res. 1613 · House resolution Health

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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.