U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1631: Expressing support for the designation of the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week".
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1631 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 19, 2026 Mrs. Foushee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the third week of October as National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week . Whereas Hunter syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II), is a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 100,000 to 170,000 live male births worldwide; Whereas Hunter syndrome is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase, resulting in the harmful accumulation of complex sugars in the body's cells and leading to progressive damage to organs and systems, including the brain; Whereas symptoms often appear in early childhood and may include developmental delays, physical impairments, and a significantly shortened lifespan; Whereas early diagnosis and intervention are critical to improving quality of life and outcomes for individuals affected by Hunter syndrome; Whereas increased public and medical awareness can lead to earlier diagnoses, better treatment options, and expanded research efforts toward potential therapies and a cure; and Whereas families affected by Hunter syndrome face extraordinary emotional, financial, and medical challenges, and deserve greater support, understanding, and advocacy: Now, therefore, be it SECTION That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week ; (2) …
Sponsors
- Valerie Foushee (D, HD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1631?
- HR1631 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the designation of the third week of October as "National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week".
- What is the status of HR1631?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1631?
- Valerie Foushee (D, HD-004).
- Where is the official record for HR1631?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1631
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