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Support for Arthritis Awareness Month: Recognizing the Disease's Impact

This House Resolution expresses support for designating May 2023 as Arthritis Awareness Month. It aims to highlight the widespread nature and severe consequences of arthritis, which affects millions of adults and children and is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., including among veterans. The resolution also points out the significant economic burden of arthritis.
Key points
Designating May 2023 as Arthritis Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness of this condition.
It emphasizes that arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., impacting the daily lives of millions of citizens, including children and veterans.
The resolution notes the substantial economic costs of arthritis to the national economy, stemming from medical care and lost wages.
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Additional Information
Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Arthritis Awareness Month".
Print number: HRES 391
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2023-05-11