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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 360Health
Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day".
INTRO APR 29· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because kidney disease is a serious health issue affecting millions of Americans, with significant costs to individuals and the healthcare system. It highlights a critical health disparity: Black individuals, who make up 13% of the U.S. population, account for 30% of those with kidney failure. The resolution points to a specific genetic factor, the APOL1 gene, as a key reason for this disparity, as variants in this gene can lead to a rapidly progressive form of kidney disease (AMKD).
If this resolution helps establish an awareness day, it could lead to more people learning about AMKD and the importance of genetic testing, especially for at-risk populations. This increased awareness could encourage individuals to seek early diagnosis and adopt preventative health measures, potentially saving lives, improving quality of life, and reducing the huge financial burden of kidney failure and dialysis on individuals and Medicare. Without such awareness efforts, many people with the genetic risk might not know until their kidneys are close to failing, when options become limited.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day."
This formally backs the idea of an annual day dedicated to increasing public knowledge about this specific kidney disease.
PROVISION 02
Encourages all people in the United States to become better informed about kidney disease and APOL1-mediated kidney disease.
Aims to improve general public understanding of this significant health issue and its specific genetic form.
PROVISION 03
Encourages people from or with ancestry from Western and Central Africa to consider genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations.
Targets the specific population at higher risk for AMKD to enable early detection and preventative action.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 29
Submitted in House
APR 29
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 360
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Last actionApr 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025
House Res.HRES 360Health
Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day".
INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
11
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