Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2025, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".
This resolution (HRES 209) designates April 5, 2025, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder primarily affecting males. It directly supports patients, families, and caregivers of the estimated fewer than 150 diagnosed individuals in the U.S. who face challenges with diagnosis, limited treatments, and high mortality rates. The bill’s key mechanism is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for the awareness day, recognizing the need for improved diagnosis, research, and treatment development for this ultrarare condition. It does not create new programs or funding but aims to foster greater attention to Barth syndrome through official recognition.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Paul Tonko
DDemocratic
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Doris O. Matsui
DDemocratic
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George Latimer
DDemocratic
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Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
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Jake Auchincloss
DDemocratic
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Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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Joe Wilson
RRepublican
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John J. McGuire III
RRepublican
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Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Guest
RRepublican
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Mike Flood
RRepublican
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