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Designates April Awareness Day for Kidney Disease

IntroducedApril 29, 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 the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise awareness about this serious health issue.

If you are Black or have ancestry from Western or Central Africa, consider genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations to understand your kidney health risks.

Who this affects

Individuals with kidney disease · Black Americans · Ancestry from Western Africa · Ancestry from Central Africa

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports recognizing the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day.
2It aims to raise awareness about kidney disease, especially among Black individuals who are disproportionately affected.
3The resolution encourages people to learn about genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations linked to kidney disease.
4It highlights the need for more research on APOL1-mediated kidney disease and its impact on health disparities.
5No new laws or regulations are created by this resolution; it serves as a formal expression of support.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day.

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Designates April Awareness Day for Kidney Disease

IntroducedApril 29, 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 the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise awareness about this serious health issue.

If you are Black or have ancestry from Western or Central Africa, consider genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations to understand your kidney health risks.

Who this affects

Individuals with kidney disease · Black Americans · Ancestry from Western Africa · Ancestry from Central Africa

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports recognizing the last Tuesday of April as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day.
2It aims to raise awareness about kidney disease, especially among Black individuals who are disproportionately affected.
3The resolution encourages people to learn about genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations linked to kidney disease.
4It highlights the need for more research on APOL1-mediated kidney disease and its impact on health disparities.
5No new laws or regulations are created by this resolution; it serves as a formal expression of support.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day.

Read full document