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Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2025, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.

USA119th CongressHRES-796| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The House designates October 9 through October 16, 2025 as National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week to highlight a neurodevelopmental condition that affects fine and gross motor skills but not cognition. It emphasizes that dyspraxia, which affects 5‑6% of Americans, is often underdiagnosed and misunderstood by parents, educators, and health professionals. The resolution urges the development of trained professionals and expanded diagnostic and therapeutic services, including speech, physical, occupational, and mental‑health counseling. It also stresses the need for early intervention to mitigate challenges in school, work, and daily life. The resolution calls for increased public awareness, improved services, and accelerated research on dyspraxia/DCD. It recognizes the emotional and social consequences of untreated symptoms, such as low self‑esteem, anxiety, and depression, especially in low‑income and minority communities. The House encourages states, territories, and localities to support the goals of the Awareness Week and to honor the families and individuals affected by this lifelong disorder.
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HRES 118-1356
Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.
Oct 8, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1356
    Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.


  • October 8, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2025, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.

USA119th CongressHRES-796| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2025
The House designates October 9 through October 16, 2025 as National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week to highlight a neurodevelopmental condition that affects fine and gross motor skills but not cognition. It emphasizes that dyspraxia, which affects 5‑6% of Americans, is often underdiagnosed and misunderstood by parents, educators, and health professionals. The resolution urges the development of trained professionals and expanded diagnostic and therapeutic services, including speech, physical, occupational, and mental‑health counseling. It also stresses the need for early intervention to mitigate challenges in school, work, and daily life. The resolution calls for increased public awareness, improved services, and accelerated research on dyspraxia/DCD. It recognizes the emotional and social consequences of untreated symptoms, such as low self‑esteem, anxiety, and depression, especially in low‑income and minority communities. The House encourages states, territories, and localities to support the goals of the Awareness Week and to honor the families and individuals affected by this lifelong disorder.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1356
Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.
Oct 8, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1356
    Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.


  • October 8, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted