CER 26-0145 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2026

This bill designates May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the District of Columbia to raise public awareness about these health conditions. It acknowledges the significant impact of asthma and food allergies, noting that millions of people in the U.S. are affected and that these conditions lead to hospitalizations, school absences, and increased healthcare costs. The resolution also recognizes the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America for its advocacy and educational efforts. This is a ceremonial measure with no changes to laws, funding, or government operations.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits

MINOR

The document has transitioned from a draft bill introduction to an enrolled original version, meaning it has been officially approved and signed into law. The substantive policy content, including the designation of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and the acknowledgment of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, remains unchanged. The primary differences are administrative, including the addition of a bill number, the effective date of March 31, 2026, and the removal of the original sponsor's name.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter and legal effect remain identical.

TECHNICAL

The document format changed from a draft introduction to an official enrolled copy, adding a bill number (26-145) and a specific date (March 31, 2026) while removing the original sponsor's name.

Minor formatting and spacing adjustments were made throughout the text to align with official enrollment standards, but no policy language was altered.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 31, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 30, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0145 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors