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HR 546

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Hodges

Designates May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month to highlight rare autoimmune muscle diseases and support research, care, and advocacy (ceremonial).

Bill text as passed House (HR546ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 546

Summary — H.R. 546 (Resolution Adopted)

At a glance

  • Bill number: H.R. 546
  • Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Status: Adopted / Reported enrolled (per legislative actions) — verify official congressional record for final enrolled text
  • Primary sponsors (selected): Ritchie Torres, Sharon Cooper, Angie O’Steen, Lee Hawkins, Devan Seabaugh, Scott Hilton, Karen Mathiak, Stephanie A. Kifowit

Purpose and intent

H.R. 546 is a non‑binding, ceremonial House resolution whose texts (as provided) include two distinct commemorative recognitions:
1. Designating May 2025 as “Myositis Awareness Month,” raising awareness of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (myositis), describing needs for research, diagnosis, and care, and recognizing the Myositis Association; and
2. Congratulating the United States Marine Corps on its 250th anniversary and commending the service and sacrifices of Marines (text cites historical formation on November 10, 1775).

(The bill file supplied appears to contain both texts or alternate versions; see “Notes” below.)

Key provisions (ceremonial)

  • Myositis Awareness item:
    • Recognizes May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month.
    • Describes myositis as a group of rare, chronic, autoimmune muscle‑wasting diseases (listing examples such as anti‑MDA5 positive myositis, antisynthetase syndrome, dermatomyositis, juvenile dermatomyositis, immune‑mediated necrotizing myopathy, inclusion body myositis, and polymyositis).
    • Notes challenges: delayed diagnosis, limited provider expertise, reduced quality of life, shortened life expectancy for some forms (e.g., inclusion body myositis), and health disparities affecting women and people of color.
    • Recognizes the Myositis Association’s role in patient services, education, research, and awareness.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.
  • U.S. Marine Corps congratulatory item:
    • Congratulates the U.S. Marine Corps on its 250th birthday.
    • Commends the courage, leadership, and sacrifices of Marines and notes the Corps’ historical founding on November 10, 1775.

Who is affected / impact

  • The resolution is symbolic and advisory only — it creates no binding legal obligations, spending, or regulatory changes.
  • Primary beneficiaries of the Myositis recognition: patients, caregivers, advocacy organizations (e.g., the Myositis Association), clinicians, and researchers by raising public and legislative awareness.
  • The Marine Corps recognition is ceremonial, honoring current and former Marines and recognizing historical service.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the House: January 16, 2025
  • Referred to committees and subcommittees (Judiciary; Transportation & Infrastructure; Subcommittee on Highways and Transit)
  • Read, placed on calendars, and considered on multiple dates in March 2025
  • Reported enrolled and marked as adopted in March–April 2025 (with later entries showing placement on calendar and final adoption actions in October 2025 per file)
  • Clerk authorized to distribute copies upon adoption

Notes / caveats

  • The provided bill file contains two different resolution texts (Myositis Awareness Month and a Marine Corps 250th congratulatory resolution) and references multiple state/committee jurisdictions (mentions Georgia and Illinois language). This suggests the document may combine distinct ceremonial resolutions or include amendments/alternate drafts. Because H.R. 546 is ceremonial and the record shown is fragmented, consult the official Congressional Record or the House Clerk’s enrolled resolution file to confirm the final, authoritative text and adoption date.

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

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