H.Res. 831 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Oct 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupport for National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
This resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It's a way for Congress to recognize and bring attention to Down syndrome and the people who live with it.
How it affects you
This is a symbolic measure that doesn't create new laws or programs. It's meant to encourage awareness and conversation about Down syndrome during October, which may help organizations and communities plan educational events and activities during that month.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 24, 2025)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
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.
1st SessionH.Res. 831
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-2) · Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 24, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”