Expressing support for the designation of the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1124 expresses support for designating the last Tuesday of April each year as "APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about APOL1-mediated kidney disease, a specific form of kidney disease linked to genetic factors. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide additional details on provisions or implementation.
H.Res. 1124 sought to establish an annual awareness day for APOL1-mediated kidney disease but did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.
- The bill designates the last Tuesday of April each year as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day.
- The resolution is non-binding and expresses support rather than creating enforceable mandates or funding.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 9, 2024, and did not advance further.
['Individuals affected by APOL1-mediated kidney disease', 'Healthcare providers and researchers focused on kidney diseases', 'Public health organizations promoting kidney disease awareness']
['The resolution does not include provisions for funding or specific programs to support awareness efforts.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it lacks enforcement mechanisms or mandates for government agencies.', 'Without legislative action beyond designation, the impact on public awareness and health outcomes may be limited.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not receive further action and is classified as failed or expired. The resolution falls within the health policy area, focusing on raising awareness of a specific kidney disease linked to genetic factors. No additional legislative context or companion measures are provided.
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['Increased public and professional awareness of APOL1-mediated kidney disease could lead to more research interest and potential future policy initiatives.', 'Recognition of the disease may encourage earlier diagnosis and patient support efforts by healthcare providers.']
The bill is a symbolic resolution without binding authority or funding, limiting oversight requirements. Transparency considerations focus on tracking whether such awareness efforts translate into measurable public health outcomes or future legislative proposals. The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts detailed analysis of provisions.
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