Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 277

Supporting the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

Myositis Awareness: National Month Designation

Mar 31, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: National Myositis Awareness Month Designation

StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 15 months

This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and has not moved since March 2025. No action has been taken on this proposal for over 15 months, and it is considered stalled. A similar companion bill also exists but is not moving forward.

Companion bill: Designating May as National Myositis Awareness Month →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since March 2025

Senate

President

Law

Very likely to pass

Congress regularly passes resolutions for health awareness months because they are not controversial and do not cost money.

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially name May 2025 as National Myositis Awareness Month. Myositis is a group of rare diseases that cause the body to attack its own muscles, leading to swelling and weakness.
The plan aims to teach the public about the symptoms of these diseases, such as constant pain, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing. Because these conditions are rare, they are often hard for doctors to find and treat early.
The resolution notes that there is currently no cure for these diseases and that they can lead to shorter lives. It also mentions that women and people of color often have a harder time getting the care they need for these conditions.

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Milestones

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Mar 31, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 31, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

Bill NumberHRES 277

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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D: 1R: 1

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