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SRES-104Senate2025-02-27Health

A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day".

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Marks February 27, 2025, as Rare Disease Day — a Senate statement that changes nothing in daily life.

The details

Most people would see no change in daily life. The Senate named February 27, 2025, as Rare Disease Day. Senators agreed to it by unanimous consent (no one objected) on that same day. It is a Senate statement, not a law. The resolution says three things matter for rare diseases and disorders. They are more awareness, accurate and early diagnosis, and research at home and abroad on treatments, tests, and cures. It does not create a program or spend any money.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates February 27, 2025, as Rare Disease Day.

Legislative Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methods

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Agreed to in Senate
Action Date
2025-02-27
Date Added
2026-04-09
Source
Congress.gov →

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