Expressing support for the designation of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week" and a commitment to raise awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1356 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating the week of October 9 through October 16, 2024, as "National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness about dyspraxia/DCD, a neurological disorder affecting motor coordination, within the United States. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No additional legislative text or funding provisions are included in the resolution.
H.Res. 1356 sought to promote awareness of dyspraxia/DCD by designating a national awareness week but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The resolution designates October 9-16, 2024, as National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder Awareness Week.
- It expresses a commitment to raising public awareness of dyspraxia/DCD in the United States.
- The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not progress further and expired.
['Individuals diagnosed with dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)', 'Advocacy and support organizations focused on neurological and developmental disorders', 'Healthcare providers and educators involved in diagnosis and support of dyspraxia/DCD']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, which may limit practical impact.', 'Lack of enforcement mechanisms or follow-up provisions may reduce sustained awareness efforts.', 'No detailed implementation plan or oversight structure is included.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It reflects a legislative interest in recognizing and raising awareness of developmental disorders but did not advance to a vote or enactment before expiring. The absence of a summary and full text limits detailed legislative context.
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['Increased public awareness during the designated week could lead to greater recognition and diagnosis of dyspraxia/DCD.', 'Potential for advocacy groups to leverage the awareness week to promote education and support services.', 'May encourage future legislative or policy initiatives focused on developmental coordination disorders.']
The bill is a non-binding resolution without accompanying legislative text or funding, limiting transparency on specific actions or resource allocations. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral and lack of a summary or full text restricts comprehensive analysis. Monitoring similar future resolutions for inclusion of implementation details and oversight provisions would enhance transparency.
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