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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1271

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month".

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Introduced 2026-05-11Topic: public health · health careCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month." It lists figures on arthritis, including that it affects nearly 60 million U.S. adults and about 300,000 children, and that it costs the U.S. economy more than $304 billion each year. The resolution recognizes the impact of arthritis on the nation, recognizes the Arthritis Foundation's efforts to improve access to care, and marks the foundation's 75th anniversary. It does not create new programs or spend money.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-05-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-05-11Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-05-11HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-05-11Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.