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

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.