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This resolution recognizes Sjögren's disease as a serious autoimmune condition affecting approximately 4 million Americans and officially supports designating April 2025 as "Sjögren's Awareness Month." The disease, which disproportionately affects women and typically develops between ages 45 and 55, causes severe dry mouth and eyes, fatigue, and pain, with potential complications including organ damage and lymphomas. The resolution calls on the Department of Health and Human Services and related agencies to expand research into the disease's causes, improve diagnostic tools and biomarkers, better track patient numbers (since many cases go undiagnosed), and increase physician awareness—particularly in underserved communities. There is no dedicated funding or specific timeline attached to this resolution; it is a symbolic measure expressing congressional support for greater attention to Sjögren's disease and urging federal health agencies to prioritize research and education efforts.

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