SRES 620 · introduced · symbolic
A resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "Rare Disease Day".
- healthcare
What this bill does
- This resolution designates February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day.
- The designation affects patients, families, and healthcare providers dealing with rare diseases.
- The resolution has no fiscal cost and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might designating a specific day for rare diseases increase funding or research priorities for conditions affecting relatively small patient populations?
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What actions do patient advocacy groups hope Congress and healthcare systems will take on Rare Disease Day to support affected communities?
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Does symbolic recognition through a congressional resolution meaningfully change access to treatments for the estimated 30 million Americans with rare diseases?
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Sponsor · R-WY
John Barrasso
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Introduced 2026-02-26
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Legislative timeline
2026-02-26 · senate · Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
2026-02-26 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
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