Bills · HRES 699
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 699Health
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because while it doesn't create new laws or allocate funding, it uses the official voice of the House of Representatives to bring attention to a significant health issue. By designating an awareness month, it can help shed light on Polycystic Kidney Disease, a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans and often leads to kidney failure, yet has few treatments and no cure.
Increased awareness can lead to a few real-world changes. It could encourage more people to seek diagnosis, foster empathy and support for patients and caregivers, and potentially spur greater interest and funding for medical research into PKD. If this resolution becomes law, it provides a formal, national spotlight on the disease; if it doesn't, the opportunity for this specific national recognition and the potential boost in public awareness it could bring might be missed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating September 2025 as 'National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month'.
This provision formally establishes a period dedicated to public awareness, giving national recognition to the disease.
PROVISION 02
Supports the goals of National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month, which include increasing public awareness and understanding of the disease.
This aligns the House with the specific aims of educating the public about the challenges and impact of PKD.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease.
This highlights the scientific and medical urgency for new treatments and a cure for this serious genetic disorder.
PROVISION 04
Encourages all people in the United States and interested groups to support the Awareness Month through appropriate ceremonies and activities.
This calls for public and organizational participation, helping to spread the message and foster community involvement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
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YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
22
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Submitted in House
SEP 11
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 699
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
House Res.HRES 699Health
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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