U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1632: Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2026, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".
Status: In committee, October 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1632 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 19, 2026 Mr. Johnson of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2026, as National Vitiligo Awareness Day . Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people; and Whereas …
Sponsors
- Henry Johnson (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 HR1632?
- HR1632 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2026, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".
- What is the status of HR1632?
- In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1632?
- Henry Johnson (D, HD-004).
- Where is the official record for HR1632?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1632
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