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Support for National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month

Original title: Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

September 25, 2024

Health Medical Research Public Awareness Kidney Disease

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The Frame

What this does

The highlights a condition affecting approximately 500,000 Americans and serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of the need for increased research funding and public education regarding , which is a leading cause of kidney failure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with polycystic kidney disease

The resolution acknowledges their health challenges and the impact of the disease on their families and finances.

PKD Foundation

The organization is explicitly recognized for its advocacy, research, and educational activities.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This formally expresses congressional support for designating September 2024 as National Awareness Month to increase public understanding of the genetic disorder. It encourages nationwide activities to promote awareness and recognizes the urgent need for further research into treatments and a cure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for medical research?

No. This is a non-binding expressing support for awareness and research goals; it does not appropriate federal funds.

What is polycystic kidney disease?

It is a progressive, genetic disorder that causes damage to the kidneys and other organ systems, including the cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and gastrointestinal systems.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Spontaneous Mutation

The resolution explicitly highlights that 10% of cases are spontaneous mutations, emphasizing that the disease is not exclusively hereditary.

PKD Foundation

Connected Entities

bill_number118th Congress“The congress in which this resolution was introduced.”Map →

dateSeptember 2024“The designated month for awareness.”Map →

personMr. Luetkemeyer“Co-sponsored by Mr. Luetkemeyer.”Map →

dollar_amount35,000“Number of patient and family advocates.”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The resolution is introduced by and sponsored by the House of Representatives.”Map →

personMr. Cleaver“Introduced by Mr. Cleaver.”Map →

locationUnited States“The resolution refers to the United States.”Map →

dollar_amount500,000“Number of people affected by the disease.”Map →

organizationPKD Foundation“The resolution specifically mentions the PKD Foundation's efforts.”Map →

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