# 119-hres-1195: Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month".

119-hres-1195, Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1195
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-20
- Sponsor: Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

This resolution would designate May as **National Myositis Awareness Month** to raise public understanding of myositis, a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases that can cause pain, fatigue, trouble swallowing, and lung complications. It would highlight diagnostic delays, name key subtypes such as dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis, call for more research, and encourage Americans to support affected veterans, families, and patients.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2033: Military Spouse Hiring Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- 119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1195 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1195)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2033: Military Spouse Hiring Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2033)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-1151: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1151)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1195 (as of 2026-09-21).