Bill > HRes831

This resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month" while highlighting several important facts about Down syndrome in the United States. The resolution notes that approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome annually, and life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome has dramatically increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years in 2025. It emphasizes that people with Down syndrome actively participate in society by attending school, working, voting, and maintaining meaningful relationships. The resolution also acknowledges increased federal funding for Down syndrome research, which has grown from $18 million in 2014 to $133 million in 2023, and highlights the National Institutes of Health's INCLUDE initiative studying Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome. Furthermore, the resolution commends people with Down syndrome, their families, medical researchers, and advocacy organizations, and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting research and developing policies that ensure individuals with Down syndrome can live full, productive lives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/831/all-info