H.Res. 507 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congressional support for designating June 10 as "FSGS Awareness Day" to recognize focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease that causes scarring and can lead to kidney failure. The resolution highlights that FSGS affects a significant portion of chronic kidney disease patients, disproportionately impacts African Americans due to genetic factors, and costs the healthcare system approximately $2 billion annually in direct medical expenses. The bill acknowledges that patients often face lengthy diagnostic delays averaging five to seven years and lack access to specialized nephrology care, while noting that new clinical trials offer hope for future FDA-approved treatments. The resolution applauds patient advocacy organizations, researchers, and healthcare providers working to raise awareness and develop new therapies, and recognizes community fundraising efforts like the Tampa Pig Jig event that has supported FSGS research since 2011. This is a non-binding resolution with no funding or regulatory requirements; it simply expresses Congressional support for raising awareness about this serious disease.
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