# 119-sres-104: A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day".

119-sres-104, A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-104
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-02-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Designates February 27, 2025, as "Rare Disease Day" to spotlight the needs of people with rare conditions.** It defines a rare disease as affecting fewer than 200,000 people and notes more than 30 million Americans live with over 10,000 rare diseases. Children make up a large share of those affected and many conditions are serious or life threatening. The resolution highlights the Orphan Drug Act's 42nd anniversary, notes FDA and NIH efforts and approval trends, and calls for better awareness, earlier diagnosis, and stronger support for research and treatments.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.

## Sources
- [119-sres-104 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/104)

## Related
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-339)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-104 (as of 2026-04-21).