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That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder that results in clinically significant health and developmental consequences; (2) acknowledges the urgent national need to improve early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and access to appropriate, multidisciplinary care for individuals affected by ARFID; (3) supports the advancement of research to further define the biological, genetic, and neurodevelopmental underpinnings of ARFID and to develop effective, evidence-based interventions; (4) calls upon Federal agencies, States, territories, and localities to strengthen early screening practices, clinical training, and referral pathways within pediatric and primary care systems; (5) urges educational institutions to implement appropriate accommodations and supports for students affected by ARFID, including within school meal environments, consistent with applicable Federal and State laws; and (6) supports the expansion of community-based, multidisciplinary services, including feeding therapy, nutrition services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral health care, to ensure equitable access for affected individuals and families.