Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 September 2025 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month. It aims to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, which affects about 600,000 people in the United States. The text notes that the condition is a progressive genetic disorder with very few treatments and no cure. It highlights that the disease is a leading cause of kidney failure and impacts the health and finances of individuals. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the need for more research to find a cure. Finally, it encourages people and groups to support the awareness month through appropriate activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Public Awareness: The House of Representatives expresses support for designating September 2025 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month to foster an understanding of the impact the disease has on individuals and their families, as outlined in resolved clauses (1) and (2). This is positive because it helps educate the public about a genetic disorder affecting roughly 600,000 Americans.
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Recognizing Research Needs: The resolution recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease under resolved clause (3). This is beneficial as it highlights the importance of finding treatments for a condition that currently has very few treatments and no cure.
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Encouraging Community Support: The text encourages all people in the United States and interested groups to support the awareness month through ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness under resolved clause (4). This is a positive step to help support organizations like the PKD Foundation and its advocates in their efforts to fund research, education, and advocacy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
- 9/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Sam GravesRepublican · Missouri