Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1195

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

Designating May as National Myositis Awareness Month

Apr 20·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: National Myositis Awareness Month Designation

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This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it has been since April 19, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred. A companion bill in the House has also stopped moving.

Companion bill: Myositis Awareness: National Month Designation →

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This is a non-binding resolution that expresses an opinion rather than creating a new law. While it is not controversial, many ceremonial resolutions never receive a formal vote.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize May as a month dedicated to learning about myositis. Myositis is a group of rare diseases that cause the body's immune system to attack its own muscles, leading to weakness and pain.
The goal is to help the thousands of Americans and veterans who live with these chronic conditions. People with myositis often deal with severe fatigue and trouble swallowing, and the disease can even shorten a person's life expectancy.
Because these diseases are rare, doctors often have a hard time diagnosing them correctly. Raising awareness helps patients get treated faster and encourages more funding for medical research to find better treatments or a cure.

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Apr 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 20, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHRES 1195

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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