# 119-hres-253: Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder.

119-hres-253, Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-253
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2025, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would designate May 15, 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day** to raise awareness and promote research on Prader-Willi syndrome. It would applaud advocates and recognize the need for better public education, earlier diagnosis, expanded research, new treatments and clearer regulatory pathways for this rare genetic disorder.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5168: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-253 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/253)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5168: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5168)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-253 (as of 2026-04-21).