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HR 92

A resolution to declare May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 20 co-sponsors

Designates May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Michigan to raise awareness of asthma and allergies; a ceremonial resolution with no funding or regulatory changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 92

Summary — H.R. 92: Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (May 2025) — Michigan

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 92 is a House resolution that designates May 2025 as “Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month” in the state of Michigan. The resolution recognizes residents who live with asthma and allergies, raises public awareness about the prevalence and burden of these conditions, and calls for compassion toward affected individuals. It is a ceremonial, non‑binding measure (a resolution), not a law creating new programs or funding.

Key provisions

  • Formally declares May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • Sets out factual findings about the prevalence, health impacts, disparities, and economic costs of asthma and food allergies (see “Findings” below).
  • Expresses the Legislature’s recognition of residents living with asthma and allergies and encourages compassionate treatment of those individuals.
  • Directs no spending, regulatory changes, or program mandates and contains no enforcement mechanisms.

Findings / Statistics included in the resolution

The resolution cites national and state data, including:
- An estimated 4.6 million children in the U.S. with asthma (CDC).
- More than 25 million people in the U.S. with asthma; almost 1 million adults and children in Michigan with asthma.
- Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations and school absences among children.
- From 2008–2013, the total U.S. economic cost of asthma was about $81 billion per year; direct cost ≈ $3,266 per person annually.
- In 2021 asthma caused over 3,500 U.S. deaths (including 94 in Michigan).
- More than 33 million people in the U.S. have food allergies (about 4.3 million children); rates have increased among U.S. children over the past 20 years.
- Children with food allergies are 2–4 times more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases.
- The resolution identifies racial/ethnic disparities, noting higher burdens among Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous populations.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: residents living with asthma and allergies, patient advocacy groups, schools, health providers, and local public health outreach efforts that may use the month to organize awareness activities.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory effect on state agencies, employers, insurers, or providers.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Classified as a House resolution (ceremonial).
  • The materials provided show committee consideration and multiple calendar and adoption actions during 2025. Committee reports and calendar listings occurred in March–April 2025; the resolution was adopted by the House and subsequently enrolled and transmitted to the Secretary of State in late April–May 2025. (The provided file contains multiple jurisdictional drafts and dates; the operative Michigan introduced/adopted entries list Representative Stephanie Young as an introducer and adoption actions in spring 2025.)
  • Related measure: HCR 96 (companion).

Impact and limitations

  • The resolution raises awareness and encourages public attention to asthma and allergy issues but does not create programs, appropriate funds, or change law. Its primary impact is symbolic and informational, potentially supporting outreach, education, and advocacy during May 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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