United StatesDesignates first week of June 2026 as HS Awareness Week
Raises awareness about a painful, underdiagnosed skin disease, which could prompt earlier diagnosis, better care, and more research attention.
What it does
Designates June 1–7, 2026 as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week, formally supporting that observance.
Formally recognizes the need to increase public and clinician education about HS.
Calls for better screening, culturally competent care, biomedical research, and accelerated treatment development and access.
Encourages advancing policies to improve access to care and quality of life for people living with HS and their caregivers.
Argument forRaises public and professional awareness, which could shorten diagnostic delays and connect more people to care.
Argument againstThe resolution is non‑binding and does not by itself fund research, treatments, or changes to access, so tangible impact may be limited.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Submitted in HouseLatest
- Jun 2Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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