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Support for Rare Disease Day: Raising Awareness and Improving Treatment Access

This House of Representatives resolution expresses support for designating the last day of February each year as “Rare Disease Day”. Its aim is to increase public awareness of rare diseases, which affect millions of Americans, and to highlight the need for better diagnosis and access to treatment. Citizens can expect greater attention to the needs of individuals with rare conditions.
Key points
Designating Rare Disease Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by patients and their families.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of early and accurate diagnosis and supports the development of new treatments and diagnostics.
It supports national and global efforts to improve access to therapies for individuals suffering from rare diseases.
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Print number: 117_HRES_167
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Process start date: 2021-02-26