HRES 245 United States House · 119th Congress

Recognizing the significance of Sjögren's disease as a serious and systemic autoimmune disease and expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Sjögren's Awareness Month".

This resolution (HRES 245) formally recognizes Sjögren’s disease as a serious systemic autoimmune condition affecting approximately 4 million Americans, primarily women aged 45-55. It encourages federal health agencies to expand research, improve diagnosis through provider education, and track patient numbers, while designating April 2025 as "Sjögren’s Awareness Month." The bill directly affects patients managing chronic symptoms like dryness, fatigue, and organ complications, as well as healthcare providers who diagnose and treat the disease. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to increase national awareness and research focus.
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Joseph D. Morelle
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