Bill > HRes245

This resolution recognizes Sjögren's disease as a serious systemic autoimmune condition affecting approximately 4 million adults in the United States, primarily impacting women, with symptoms including profound fatigue, extensive bodily dryness, and chronic pain. The resolution calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand research into the disease, improve understanding of its causes, identify diagnostic biomarkers, track patient numbers, update medical literature, and raise awareness, particularly in underserved communities. It highlights that Sjögren's can cause significant complications like organ involvement, neuropathies, and cognitive dysfunction, and currently affects individuals typically between 45-55 years old, though it can impact people of all ages. The resolution emphasizes the need for more research to understand the disease's pathology, support clinical trials for targeted therapies, and help patients manage symptoms as they age. Additionally, the resolution supports designating April 2025 as "Sjögren's Awareness Month" to draw attention to this complex and challenging autoimmune condition.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/245/all-info