Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 831

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garbarino

R - NY

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

Expresses support for designating October 2025 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The resolution celebrates achievements of people with Down syndrome, recognizes increased life expectancy from 25 to 60 years, and commends ongoing research through the NIH INCLUDE initiative.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Expresses support for designating October 2025 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The resolution celebrates achievements of people with Down syndrome, recognizes increased life expectancy from 25 to 60 years, and commends ongoing research through the NIH INCLUDE initiative.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports October 2025 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Notes 1 in 700 babies born with Down syndrome annually in U.S.
Highlights life expectancy increase from 25 years (1983) to 60 years (2025)
Recognizes NIH funding increase from $18M (2014) to $133M (2023)
Promotes policies for fully included lives for Down syndrome community

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

People with Down syndrome and their families would receive national recognition. The resolution promotes awareness without creating binding policy changes but reiterates congressional commitment to Down syndrome research funding.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

831, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-831