119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 305
H.Res. 305 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating the fourth Wednesday of February as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day." The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; instead, it acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic heart condition that causes thickening of the heart muscle and affects an estimated 700,000 to 1.65 million Americans, though 85 percent remain undiagnosed. The resolution highlights that HCM symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and fainting are easily confused with other conditions, and that untreated HCM significantly increases mortality risk. By supporting this awareness day, Congress aims to encourage Americans to seek appropriate medical care and help patients, caregivers, and families better understand the disease and available treatment options.