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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1223

Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

Undiagnosed Awareness Month: Recognizing Rare Medical Conditions

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a bipartisan effort to raise awareness for a medical issue, which usually receives broad support without any opposition.

Key Points

  • This proposal asks the House of Representatives to recognize April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month. It also marks April 29th as Undiagnosed Day. The goal is to bring attention to people living with medical conditions that doctors cannot yet identify.
  • Around 25 million Americans have rare diseases that are difficult to diagnose. It often takes more than seven years of testing and seeing different specialists before these patients get an answer. This long wait causes stress and financial problems for many families.
  • The resolution supports the work of a national network that uses advanced tools like genetic testing and artificial intelligence to solve medical mysteries. This network has already helped over 1,000 people find answers and discovered 90 new types of diseases.
  • By creating an official awareness month, lawmakers want to encourage more research and better medical education. They hope that more awareness will lead to faster diagnoses and better access to care for everyone, regardless of their background.

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Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Apr 28, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

Bill NumberHRES 1223
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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D: 1R: 2

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