This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month." The measure acknowledges that arthritis, which encompasses more than 100 rheumatic diseases, affects nearly 60 million American adults and approximately 300,000 children, making it the nation's leading cause of physical disability. The resolution highlights that arthritis costs the U.S. economy over $304 billion annually in medical care and lost wages, and notes that one in three veterans lives with arthritis. The House resolution recognizes the Arthritis Foundation's efforts to improve patient access to care and celebrates the organization's 75th anniversary. This is a non-binding resolution that does not require any funding or establish timelines beyond designating May 2026 for awareness purposes.
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