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H.Res. 253 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Mar 25, 2025

What this bill does

In plain words · AI-written from the official summary

Support for Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day

This resolution expresses support for designating May 15, 2025, as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental delays and extreme appetite, among other symptoms. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the condition and promote research into it.

How it affects you

This is a symbolic resolution without direct effects on most people's daily lives. However, families affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome and organizations working on the condition may benefit from increased public awareness and support for research efforts.

Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 25, 2025)

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.

Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.

119th Congress
1st Session
H.Res. 253

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder.

In the HouseNo vote yet

Sponsor: Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) · Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text

Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 25, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”

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H.Res. 253: Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder. — Bill Status, Votes and Text · Public Law Tracker