Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month".

This House Resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month." It highlights arthritis as a chronic health problem and the Nation's leading cause of physical disability, affecting nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the significant economic burden of arthritis, costing over $304 billion annually, and its severe impact on daily activities and quality of life, including among United States veterans. It also recognizes the vital efforts of the Arthritis Foundation in improving access to care and commemorates its 75th anniversary, underscoring the need for continued research and support.