H.Res. 1195

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1195 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1195

Supporting the designation of May as ``National Myositis Awareness 
Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 20, 2026

Mr. McCormick submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of May as ``National Myositis Awareness 
Month''.

Whereas residents of the United States of America are among those affected by 
myositis and other rare diseases, with nearly 1 in 10 Americans having 
rare diseases;
Whereas idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (collectively referred to as 
myositis) are rare, chronic, autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases that 
often feature debilitating muscle inflammation and other symptoms, such 
as pain, fatigue, and trouble swallowing, and can result in myositis-
associated interstitial lung disease;
Whereas more research is needed to identify the causes of and modes of 
treatments for the myositis group of diseases, which includes anti-MDA5 
autoantibody-positive myositis, antisynthetase syndrome, 
dermatomyositis, juvenile dermatomyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing 
myopathy, inclusion body myositis, and polymyositis;
Whereas myositis is difficult to diagnose which leads myositis patients to 
frequently experience delayed treatment and difficulty finding a health 
care provider with expertise in their condition;
Whereas all who suffer with myositis experience reduced quality of life, 
particularly since no cure has been found and life expectancy is 
shortened, especially for those with inclusion body myositis; and
Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on myositis detection and 
treatment are held during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National Myositis 
Awareness Month'';
(2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness about 
myositis and its impact on United States veterans and citizens; 
and
(3) encourages all people in the United States to become 
more informed about myositis and to support the individuals and 
families who are affected by these conditions.
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