Expressing support for the designation of June 1, 2026, through June 7, 2026, as "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week".
Awareness Week for Chronic Skin Disease HS
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is not actively moving forward.
Legislative Progress
While this resolution has support from both parties, many symbolic awareness bills are introduced but never receive a formal vote on the House floor.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize the first week of June 2026 as a time to raise awareness for a skin disease called HS. The condition causes painful boils and scars and affects about 3.3 million people in the United States.
- The proposal highlights that many people with this condition are misdiagnosed for years. By creating an awareness week, supporters hope to help doctors and the public recognize the symptoms earlier so patients can get the right care before the disease gets worse.
- The resolution also calls for more research into new treatments and better access to medicine. Currently, there are only three major drugs approved to treat this condition, and many patients struggle to afford or find the specialized care they need.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of June 1, 2026, through June 7, 2026, as "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week".
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