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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1079

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: Support for Research Funding

Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.

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Key Points

  • This resolution asks the government to provide more money for research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). CMT is a condition that damages nerves and affects how the brain sends signals to muscles throughout the body.
  • About 126,000 people in the United States and 2.6 million people worldwide live with this disease. Most cases are passed down through families, but scientists have not yet found the specific gene that causes it.
  • The proposal points out that federal funding for this research actually dropped between 2021 and 2022. It calls on the National Institutes of Health to prioritize finding a cure for CMT and other rare diseases.

Milestones

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Feb 25, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 25, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.

Bill NumberHRES 1079
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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