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Designates May 15 as Awareness Day for Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Designates May 15 as Awareness Day for Prader-Willi Syndrome

IntroducedMarch 25, 2025
1 year ago
Intro
House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for designating May 15, 2025, as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day to promote understanding and research of the disorder.

If you know someone with Prader-Willi syndrome, this resolution aims to raise awareness and support research for better treatments starting on May 15, 2025.
Who this affects
Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome · Families · Advocacy organizations
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution supports recognizing May 15, 2025, as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day.
  2. 2The day aims to raise awareness and promote research about this rare genetic disorder.
  3. 3Prader-Willi syndrome affects about 10,000 to 20,000 people in the United States.
  4. 4Individuals with this syndrome face challenges like obesity, cognitive difficulties, and emotional control issues.
  5. 5The resolution acknowledges the efforts of families and organizations working to improve lives impacted by this disorder.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution supports the designation of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. This is a rare genetic disorder that causes a variety of symptoms, including developmental delays and extreme appetite.

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Intro
House
IntroducedCurrentMar 25, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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