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

USA119th CongressHRES-1195| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution supports designating May as "National Myositis Awareness Month" to raise public understanding of myositis, a group of rare, chronic, autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases affecting many Americans, including veterans. These conditions, such as dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis, are difficult to diagnose, leading to delayed treatment, reduced quality of life, and a shortened life expectancy due to the lack of a cure. The resolution emphasizes the critical need for more research into myositis's causes and treatments, recognizing its profound impact on United States citizens. It encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about these debilitating conditions and to offer support to affected individuals and their families.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-277: Supporting the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

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

USA119th CongressHRES-1195| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This House Resolution supports designating May as "National Myositis Awareness Month" to raise public understanding of myositis, a group of rare, chronic, autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases affecting many Americans, including veterans. These conditions, such as dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis, are difficult to diagnose, leading to delayed treatment, reduced quality of life, and a shortened life expectancy due to the lack of a cure. The resolution emphasizes the critical need for more research into myositis's causes and treatments, recognizing its profound impact on United States citizens. It encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about these debilitating conditions and to offer support to affected individuals and their families.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2026
Submitted in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 20, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-277: Supporting the designation of May 2025 as "National Myositis Awareness Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted