United StatesHouse backs September 2026 kidney disease awareness month
The House would support a September 2026 awareness month and encourage public activities about polycystic kidney disease and its effects on families.
What it does
The House would support naming September 2026 National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month and encourage people and groups to hold activities that explain the disease and its effects.
The House would recognize the need for more research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease.
Argument forPublic activities could help more people understand polycystic kidney disease and its effects on patients and families.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only encourages ceremonies and activities, it may leave awareness efforts to volunteers and groups without ensuring they reach people who need information.
More detail
The House expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month and encourages public awareness activities. The designation concerns polycystic kidney disease; the resolution encourages people and interested groups in the United States to take part. The proposed awareness month is September 2026.
The House recognizes the need for more research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease. The statement concerns research into polycystic kidney disease and finding a cure.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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