H.Res. 831

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 831 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 831

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``National 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 24, 2025

Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``National 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month''.

Whereas 1 in 700, or around 6,000, babies are born with Down syndrome in the 
United States every year, and each person with Down syndrome is an 
important member of our society;
Whereas life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically 
in recent decades, from 25 years of age in 1983, to 60 years of age in 
2025;
Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, participate in 
decisions that affect their livelihood, have meaningful relationships, 
vote, and contribute to society in many ways;
Whereas recent studies have shown that employees with disabilities, including 
Down syndrome, are loyal, dedicated, and productive workers;
Whereas, along with the care from their families, loved ones, and caregivers, 
research and advocacy for positive policy changes can improve the 
quality of life for members of the Down syndrome community;
Whereas, since 1984, Congress has been committed to increasing Federal funding 
for Down syndrome research and improving the quality of life for people 
with Down syndrome and their families;
Whereas the National Institutes of Health reports that Federal investment in 
Down syndrome research has increased from $18,000,000 in fiscal year 
2014 to $133,000,000 in fiscal year 2023;
Whereas, in unison with increased funding from Congress, the National Institutes 
of Health has redoubled its effort in biomedical and Down syndrome 
research, especially through the INCLUDE initiative, which is advancing 
science on the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease among people with 
Down syndrome;
Whereas organizations in the nonprofit sector continue to advocate for Federal 
research, drive policy changes, educate the American public, create 
guidebooks for caregivers, and offer platforms to self-advocates who 
want to share their personal experiences with others about Down 
syndrome; and
Whereas people with Down syndrome, their families, Congress, and advocates 
remain focused on developing policies to ensure people with Down 
syndrome have every opportunity to live full and productive lives: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for the designation of ``National 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month'';
(2) believes ``National Down Syndrome Awareness Month'' is 
an opportunity to celebrate people with Down syndrome and their 
families as they continue to advocate for access and 
opportunity to live fully included lives;
(3) commends people with Down syndrome, their families, 
medical researchers, doctors, scientists, and organizations who 
are the driving force behind improving the quality of life for 
people with Down syndrome; and
(4) reiterates its commitment to ensuring Federal 
investment into Down syndrome research and pursuing policies to 
better support the Down syndrome community.
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