U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1613: Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day".
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1613 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2026 Mrs. Kim submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day . Whereas National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day will help to foster understanding of the impact that peroxisomal disorders, including peroxisome biogenesis disorder-Zellweger spectrum disorder and the related single enzyme deficiencies, like D-bifunctional protein deficiency, have on patients and their families; Whereas peroxisomal disorders are progressive genetic disorders that affect peroxisome function and can impact multiple organ systems, often resulting in neurological, liver, kidney, vision, hearing, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and other serious health complications; Whereas there are very few treatments and still no cure for peroxisomal disorders; Whereas all patients with peroxisomal disorders suffer from a variety of health issues, causing a strain on resources and on the delivery of healthcare in the United States; Whereas peroxisomal disorders can have a devastating impact on the health and finances of people of all ages, and equally affect people of all races, genders, nationalities, geographic locations, and income levels; Whereas peroxisomal disorders instill in patients and their caregivers a fear of an unknown future with a life-threatening genetic disease and apprehension over possible discrimination, including the risk …
Sponsors
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1613?
- HR1613 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day".
- What is the status of HR1613?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1613?
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40).
- Where is the official record for HR1613?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1613
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